Laser Gum Lift

Originally used as a method for treating gum disease, ‘crown lengthening’ or the ‘gum lift’ involves removing gum tissue from the top of the tooth using a specialty dental laser. The process has become prevalent in aesthetic dentistry as a means of altering the appearance of teeth, by sculpting the gum line to create a more even, symmetrical smile, and a suitable base for the placing of veneers.

The gum lift can also be used on excessively gummy but otherwise healthy smiles, allowing more underlying tooth tissue to be visible, creating a more visually appealing smile.

Above: A combination of veneers and laser gum recontouring reveals more tooth tissue to create a fuller, symmetrical smile.

Above: A significantly ‘gummy’ smile is transformed into a pleasing display of teeth and gum proportions using a laser gum lift followed by the provision of natural looking porcelain veneers.