LASER GUM
CONTOURING
MORGANVILLE, NJ
A Balanced Smile, Gently Refined.
Precise laser reshaping for a gummy smile or uneven gumline, with comfortable healing.
Sometimes the teeth themselves are beautiful, but extra or uneven gum tissue makes them look short or out of proportion. Gum contouring gently reshapes the gumline to reveal more of your natural teeth and create a balanced, harmonious smile.
At Smile Theory in Morganville, NJ, gum contouring is performed with the Fotona LightWalker laser for patients from Marlboro, Holmdel, Colts Neck and throughout Monmouth County.
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Corrects a Gummy Smile
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Evens an Uneven Gumline
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Precise Laser Technique
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Minimal Bleeding and Swelling
How Laser Gum Contouring Works
Using the precision of the Fotona LightWalker, Dr. Z gently removes or reshapes small amounts of gum tissue according to a plan designed around your smile, lips and facial features.
The laser seals tissue as it works, which means less bleeding, less swelling and, in many cases, no stitches.
Designed Around Your Face
Your contour is planned with smile design principles, so the result looks natural and complements veneers, crowns or your natural teeth.
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Digital smile design planning
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Precise, conservative laser reshaping
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Comfortable care with fast healing
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Pairs beautifully with veneers and whitening
WHO IT IS FOR
Is Gum Contouring Right for You?
Gum contouring is a wonderful option if you feel your teeth look short, your gums show more than you would like when you smile, or your gumline is uneven.
It is also often part of a complete smile makeover, helping veneers and crowns look perfectly proportioned.
Some gummy smiles are related to how the lip moves or how the jaw developed. Your evaluation will show us which approach will give you the most natural result.
Why Patients Choose Laser Contouring
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Reveals more of your natural teeth
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Creates a balanced, symmetrical gumline
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Less bleeding and swelling with the laser
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Quick recovery, often in just a few days
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Gum Contouring, Step by Step
From your first conversation to your final result, every step is planned to feel calm, clear and comfortable.
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A Conversation
We discuss what you would like to change and evaluate your gums, teeth and smile line.
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Smile Design
We plan the ideal gumline so the result looks natural and balanced.
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Gentle Laser Care
The area is numbed and the laser precisely reshapes the gum tissue.
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Your New Smile
Healing is typically quick, revealing a more balanced, confident smile.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Gum Contouring Questions, Answered
Dr. Z and our team have answered the questions we hear most often from patients across Marlboro, Holmdel, Colts Neck and Monmouth County.
Don't see your question below? Give us a call. We are always happy to talk it through with you.
Does laser gum contouring hurt?
The area is numbed before treatment, so most patients feel very little. Afterward, mild tenderness for a few days is common and easily managed.
How long is recovery?
Because the laser seals tissue as it works, most patients heal quickly and return to normal routines within a few days.
Are the results permanent?
Can gum contouring be combined with veneers?
In most cases, yes. Once the tissue is reshaped and healed, the new gumline remains stable with good home care.
Yes. Contouring is often part of a smile makeover, helping veneers and crowns look perfectly proportioned.
Is gum contouring covered by insurance?
Will I need stitches?
Cosmetic gum contouring is usually considered elective. When it is needed for health reasons, some plans may contribute. We will review your benefits with you.
In many cases, no. The laser seals the tissue as it reshapes, which often eliminates the need for stitches.
