Laser gum contouring in Sacramento
This gummy smile, before and after
Full smile
Laser gum contouring on the four front teeth.
Photos: Dr. Moid Khan, DDS, FICOI, FAGD.
Treatment completed at Lush Dental Studio, Sacramento. Individual results vary.
When extra gum makes front teeth look short
Extra gum can make front teeth look short, even when the teeth themselves are fine. In the before photo, the gum sits low on the four front teeth, so those teeth look shorter than they are. Shade and shape of the teeth were not the problem.
Dr. Khan reshaped the gum line with a laser on those four teeth and left the teeth themselves alone. Nothing was bonded, crowned, or veneered in this visit. The canines and the back teeth were left alone too.
Who this is for
If the teeth already look good, contouring the gum can be the whole plan. Candidacy still depends on bone level and gum health, not only on how much gum shows in a smile. That is something we check in a consult, not from a photo alone.
After treatment, less gum shows and more of each natural tooth is visible. The teeth can look longer because more of the natural tooth is showing, not because a veneer or crown was added.
Visit details for this gum contouring
| Detail | This case |
|---|---|
| Teeth treated | #7, #8, #9, #10 (upper laterals and centrals) |
| Treatment | Laser gum contouring (gingivectomy) only |
| Fee for this case | $2,000 |
| Not treated | The teeth themselves (no veneers, crowns or bonding in this case); canines and back teeth |
| Photography | Dr. Moid Khan, DDS, FICOI, FAGD |
Questions about laser gum contouring
Do I need veneers as well?
Is this the same as a gum lift?
Will my teeth look longer?
Related: Cosmetic dentistry · Smile makeovers · When veneers aren't right · Dr. Moid Khan
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We're at 2860 Del Paso Rd #300, Sacramento, CA 95834, in Natomas. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Saturday 8am–2pm. Book online or call (916) 619-7172.
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