Laser gum contouring in Sacramento, when the gum is the issue.
For a gummy smile or an uneven gumline, Dr. Khan can reshape the gum with a laser so more of the natural tooth shows — when the teeth themselves already look good.
A gummy smile, before and after
Full smile
Laser gum contouring on the four front teeth. The teeth themselves were not changed.
Photos: Dr. Moid Khan, DDS, FICOI, FAGD.
Treatment completed at Lush Dental Studio, Sacramento. Individual results vary.
What is laser gum contouring?
Laser gum contouring, also called a gingivectomy or a gum lift, is a way to reshape extra or uneven gum so more of the natural tooth shows. Dr. Khan uses a laser to contour the gumline. When shade and shape of the teeth are already fine, the teeth themselves can be left alone.
Teeth can look longer afterward because more of the natural tooth is visible — not because a veneer or crown was added.
When the gum, not the tooth, is the problem.
This treatment is for a gummy smile or an uneven gumline — when front teeth look short or uneven mainly because of the gum, and the teeth themselves already look good.
It is not a treatment for gum disease, and it is not the right tool when the teeth need a new shape or shade. In those cases we may discuss bonding or veneers, sometimes after the gum is reshaped. If a “gummy” look is part of a larger plan, it can also be sequenced into a smile makeover.
Candidacy depends on gum health and the bone under the gum, not only on how much gum shows in a photo. If the bone sits high, a simple gingivectomy may not be enough, and a different procedure — crown lengthening that also reshapes bone — may be the more stable plan. That is something we check in a consult, not from a photo alone.
The visit, and the days after.
Exam first
We check gum health and, when needed, take records to see the bone level. Not every gummy smile is treated the same way, and we will say so if this is not the right option.
The contouring visit
The area is numbed. Dr. Khan reshapes the gum with a laser. How long the visit takes depends on how many teeth are involved.
Healing
Mild tenderness for a few days is common. Home care is usually simple: soft foods and gentle cleaning around the treated gum, as we instruct. The gumline can continue to settle over the following weeks. Healing varies from person to person.
Individual results vary. We do not guarantee a specific tooth length or a specific amount of gum display.
Laser gum contouring is $500 per tooth. The number of teeth treated is decided at a consult.
Your questions, answered.
Is laser gum contouring the same as a gum lift?
Do I still need veneers?
How is this different from crown lengthening?
What is healing like after laser gum contouring?
Will the gum grow back?
Visit Lush Dental Studio in Natomas
Lush Dental Studio is at 2860 Del Paso Rd #300, Sacramento, CA 95834, in Natomas. We're open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Saturday 8am–2pm. Four doctors, led by founder Dr. Moid Khan, DDS, FICOI, FAGD, practice here alongside our in-house dental lab.
We're in-network with most PPO plans and verify your benefits before treatment (we don't participate in HMO or Medi-Cal / Denti-Cal plans). Book online or call (916) 619-7172.
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