Gum Contouring in Calgary
Reshape your gumline for a more balanced, confident smile with a gentle cosmetic treatment planned around your goals.
What Is Gum Contouring?
Gum contouring, also called gum reshaping, is a cosmetic treatment that gently reshapes the gumline to create a more balanced smile. Your dentist carefully removes or reshapes a small amount of gum tissue so that your teeth and gums look even and proportionate.
It is often chosen by patients with a gummy smile, where the teeth look short because gum tissue covers more of them than usual, or by those whose gumline looks uneven. If you are looking for gum contouring in Calgary SW, our team will examine your teeth and gums, explain what is possible and plan your treatment with you.
Who Is Gum Contouring For?
- Patients who feel their gums show too much when they smile.
- Anyone with a gumline that looks uneven from one tooth to the next.
- People whose teeth look short or small because of extra gum tissue.
- Patients planning other cosmetic treatments, such as veneers or bonding, who want a balanced result.
- Patients with healthy gums who want a subtle, natural-looking change.
What Is Included
- A consultation to discuss your goals and examine your gums.
- A check of your gum health before any treatment.
- A personalized plan for how your gumline will be reshaped.
- Comfortable treatment, with the area numbed first.
- Clear instructions for healing and aftercare.
Why Choose Olympic Park Smiles Dental for Gum Contouring
- Personalized care with no cookie-cutter plans.
- A gentle, patient approach that puts your comfort first.
- A three-doctor team: Dr. Lissandre Colbran, Dr. Brendan Kalin and Dr. Kevin Kalin.
- Modern technology, including intraoral cameras, that helps us show you what we see.
- Cosmetic treatments in one place, so your whole smile can be planned together.
- A 4.9 Google rating from more than 120 five-star reviews.
What to Expect at Your Visit
- 01A consultation. We ask what bothers you about your smile and examine your teeth and gums.
- 02A plan. We explain how your gumline could be reshaped and show you the likely result.
- 03Comfort. We numb the area so you stay comfortable.
- 04Reshaping. Your dentist carefully contours the gumline to the planned shape.
- 05Aftercare. We give you clear instructions and book a follow-up visit to check your healing.
Recovery and Aftercare
- Mild soreness and tenderness are common for a few days.
- Eat soft, cool foods at first and avoid spicy or crunchy foods.
- Keep your mouth clean with gentle brushing, and rinse as directed.
- Avoid smoking during healing, since it slows recovery.
- Call us if you have bleeding that does not stop, severe pain or signs of infection.
Related Treatments
- Porcelain Veneers: reshape and brighten your teeth for a complete smile design.
- Composite Bonding: repair chips and gaps with tooth-coloured material.
- Teeth Whitening: brighten your smile after your gums have healed.
- Invisalign: straighten your teeth for better balance.
- Cosmetic Dentistry: explore every way to refresh your smile.
Cost of Gum Contouring
The cost of gum contouring depends on how many teeth are involved and how much reshaping is needed. Call us at (403) 300-2224 to book a consultation and receive a personalized quote. You can also visit our Financial Options section for payment and insurance information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gum contouring is a cosmetic treatment that reshapes the gumline by carefully removing a small amount of gum tissue. It can make a gummy smile look more balanced or even out an uneven gumline.
The area is numbed before treatment, so you should feel little or no pain during the procedure. Some tenderness is normal for a few days afterwards and usually eases with gentle care.
Most people feel comfortable again within a few days, and the gums usually look settled within a couple of weeks. Healing varies by person and by how much reshaping was done, and we will tell you what to expect.
Gum tissue that has been removed does not normally grow back in the same way, so results are long-lasting. Good gum health and regular check-ups help keep your new gumline stable.
The cost depends on how many teeth are treated and how much reshaping you need. We give you a personalized quote after your consultation, so you know the cost before you decide to go ahead.
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