Gum Recontouring
A smile is shaped as much by the gum line as it is by the teeth themselves. When the gums sit too low, appear uneven, or cover more of the teeth than they should, the smile can look less balanced, and the teeth can appear smaller or shorter than they really are. In the right case, gum recontouring can subtly transform the overall appearance of the smile by improving proportion, symmetry, and definition.
At Accent Dentists, we approach this treatment with precision and restraint. The goal is not to make your smile look obviously altered, but to create a cleaner, more harmonious frame around the teeth so everything feels more refined and in better balance.
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The gum line has a surprisingly strong influence on how a smile looks. It affects whether teeth appear long or short, even or uneven, and whether the smile feels soft, polished, or gummy.
Even healthy teeth can look out of proportion when the surrounding gum tissue is not sitting in the right position.
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Gum recontouring is often considered when the issue is not the teeth themselves, but the amount or shape of gum tissue around them.
It may be useful for concerns such as:
A gummy smile
Uneven gum levels
Teeth that look too short
One or two teeth appearing lower than the rest
Cosmetic cases where proportions need refining before other treatment
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This treatment can create a more open and balanced smile by revealing more of the natural tooth surface and improving the outline of the gums.
Depending on the case, it may help the smile look:
More symmetrical
Less gummy
More proportioned
Cleaner and more polished
Better balanced overall
Often, the difference is subtle but very noticeable.
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How We Keep the Result Elegant
The success of gum recontouring lies in careful planning. The shape of the gums must suit the tooth proportions, the smile line, and the way the lips move when smiling.
We pay close attention to:
Symmetry
Tooth proportions
The natural flow of the gum line
How the smile looks at rest and in motion
Overall facial harmony
The result should feel effortless and natural, not over-corrected.
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Every smile is different, which is why every treatment begins with a personalised consultation.
We'll take the time to understand your priorities and goals, assess your oral health and recommend the treatment that's right for you.
During your consultation, we'll discuss:
Your personalised treatment options
Your expected treatment timeline
Upfront treatment costs
Available payment options and finance where applicable
Our goal is to make the process clear, transparent and stress-free, so you feel informed and confident before moving forward with your treatment.
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Below, you can explore the clinical outcomes of patients who we treated for gum recontouring to change their gum lines using laser…
Across these patient examples above you will see evidence of a how effective gum recontouring laser was to solve the problem of reshaping or reportioning the length and shape of patients front teeth using a very easy and cost-effective solution - all aesthetically beautiful, and designed for our patients’ bite and overall smile design.
Our cosmetic dental design protocol is led by Dr. Matt Sumner, a Founding member of the New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a member of the New Zealand Dental Association
Dr. Matt Sumner, Cosmetic Dentist Auckland, delivering you exceptional, natural results with warmth and focus
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