Gum lifts - Your Dentistree Mornington

An aesthetically pleasing smile involves the harmony of your lips, gums and teeth. Gum lifts and contouring are a cosmetic procedure used to help enhance your smile by resculpting your gum line. This is a common solution for clients who lose confidence with their smile due to prominent gums (or a ‘gummy smile’), asymmetrical gum line, or teeth appearing too short. If you feel that you are not radiating confidence with your smile, speak to our cosmetic dentists at Your Dentistree Mornington! 

What To Expect?

Consultation

At your comprehensive consultation with our cosmetic dentists, we will analyse your lips, gum line and overall smile presentation. We will discuss different treatment options according to your needs, circumstances, and suitability for gum laser surgery. 

Laser Gum Surgery

Laser gum surgery is generally pain-free as we ensure that you are completely numb prior to the procedure. Your Dentistree Mornington uses the latest specialised laser technology to gently reveal more of your teeth! This means that there is little to no bleeding or scarring, faster healing time, and reduced risk of infection. To maximise your comfort, you can enjoy your favourite shows on your ceiling TV with sound proof headphones. 

Recovery

Due to the use of the latest Depending on each individual it may take a few days or up to 3 weeks to completely heal. Your cosmetic dentist will provide you with a comprehensive recovery plan. Recommendations include gentle brushing, soft and cool food diets. A limited number of cases may find that their gums grow back after laser gum surgery. Your cosmetic dentist will review the healing and complete further re-countering as necessary.

Benefits Of A Gum Contour?

• Achieve your aesthetic goals by modifying your dental appearance
• May form part of a smile makeover by helping frame dental veneers 
• May compliment your smile after invisalign treatment
• Improve your ability to brush and floss your teeth, decreasing your risk of gum disease and tooth decay

Why Your Dentistree Mornington?

We are a patient-centric team at Your Dentistree Mornington and are passionate about our ability to provide unrivalled quality care. Our cosmetic dentists will ensure that you fully understand what each procedure entails, and personalise the treatment plan accordingly to your circumstances and expectations. This includes the discussion over sedation methods to maximise your comfort and put your mind at ease. 

We have our clients’ best interests in mind and we use cutting-edge technology to achieve superior results. This is why we have opted to use a specialised laser. Compared to the traditional method of using a scalpel to cut the gums, this method significantly improves comfort and recovery time. Moreover, your cosmetic dentist will take accurate measurements to create a template for the gum lift. This helps you best visualise your teeth size and proportion prior to the final result.