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Address220 Point Cook Road, Point Cook VIC 3030
Phone(03) 8338 1515
HoursMon–Sat 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Point Cook · Gum lift and gum contouring
Laser gum lift and gum contouring in Point Cook
A laser gum lift trims a small amount of extra gum so more of each tooth shows when you smile. At Magical Smiles Point Cook, 220 Point Cook Road, your dentist maps the new gumline with you, then reshapes it with a laser, usually in one visit. If your concern is gum colour rather than shape, see laser gum depigmentation; for teeth, explore our cosmetic dentistry options or all laser dentistry in Point Cook.
Small things you may have started doing.
Lots of people with a gummy smile are perfectly happy with it. Others realise they have changed how they smile, laugh or pose for photos. Either is fine. If a few of these sound familiar, a relaxed visit can help you decide whether gum contouring is for you.
- You pull your top lip down as soon as a camera appears.
- Your front teeth look short to you, though they are healthy.
- Your gumline is uneven, higher over some teeth than others.
- You smile with your mouth closed in photos.
- Someone once said "gummy smile" and you still think about it.
- Your hand goes to your mouth when you laugh.
What happens in a laser gum lift.
Gum contouring moves the edge of your gum, not your teeth. Your dentist marks out a new, even line, then uses a laser to remove a narrow band of excess gum along it. The extra tooth you see afterwards was always there, just covered.
A laser is well suited to this fine work because it can follow the marked line closely. The gum is numbed first, and how much to remove is agreed in advance so the result fits your lips and face rather than a stock template.
How a laser helps with gum contouring.
Soft-tissue dental laser
- Precise. Gum is removed a little at a time along the agreed line.
- Less bleeding. The laser seals tiny blood vessels as it trims, while the area stays numb.
- Usually one visit. Most gum lifts are completed in one appointment, often without stitches.
A laser gum lift is minor surgery, and all surgery carries risks. Comfort and healing vary between people, and your dentist will explain what to expect before you agree to treatment.
Is a gum lift right for you?
You don't need to have made up your mind. Here is who a gum lift often suits, and when something else should happen first.
Worth asking about if...
- More gum shows when you smile than you'd like.
- Your front teeth have an uneven gumline.
- You've wondered about gum contouring but never asked.
- You want to change the gum only, not the teeth.
Something else may come first if...
- Your gums bleed or feel sore, since gum health comes before reshaping.
- You hope to copy someone else's smile exactly.
- You are overdue for a check-up and clean.
From first visit to final review.
A gum lift at Magical Smiles Point Cook usually follows these steps.
01
Assessment
Your dentist checks your gums and the supporting bone, listens to what you'd like to change and tells you honestly whether a laser gum lift suits you.
02
Planning the line
You agree together how far the gum can safely move, guided by your lip line and tooth shape.
03
Treatment
Once the gum is numb, the laser trims along the agreed line. You can ask for a break whenever you like.
04
Healing check
A short visit soon after to check healing and answer questions.
05
Final review
Once healed, you and your dentist look at the result together and decide whether anything more is needed.
What healing is like.
Your gums may feel tender for a few days. Many people return to work and normal routines the same day or the next. Soft, lukewarm food is easiest at first.
Healing speed varies. Often the gum feels settled after one to two weeks, depending on how much was reshaped. You'll go home with care instructions, and we'll see you again at your check-up and review.
Please note: a laser gum lift is a minor surgical procedure. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Planned for your face, not a template.
You see the plan first
The new gumline is marked and agreed with you before treatment, so the shape is no surprise.
No rushing
The gum is numbed first and your dentist tells you what is happening throughout.
Follow-up included
Healing and review visits are part of the plan, so you can ask questions as you recover.
Gum lift questions, answered.
A laser gum lift, or gum contouring, removes a thin strip of excess gum so more of each tooth is visible. It changes the gumline only. At Magical Smiles Point Cook it is planned with you first and usually done in one visit with local anaesthetic.
The gum is numbed, so most people notice only mild pressure or warmth. Some tenderness for a few days afterwards is normal, and you'll get simple care instructions.
Treatment is usually a single visit. The gum often settles after one to two weeks, depending on how much was reshaped and on how you heal.
No. The laser trims gum, not tooth, and simply uncovers tooth that was hidden. If your case would also need bone reshaping, your dentist will explain that first.
Some gum can creep back over time, depending on your gums and habits, so results differ between people. Your dentist will explain what is likely for you.
Magical Smiles Point Cook opens Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and is closed on Sundays. Book online or call (03) 8338 1515.
We accept most health funds with on-the-spot HICAPS claims. Afterpay, Zip Pay, Humm and SuperCare are available, subject to eligibility and each provider's terms. Costs are explained before treatment starts.
Still deciding?
One visit is usually enough to tell whether a gum lift suits your smile. Want to ask something first? Call our Point Cook team.
Book online (03) 8338 1515Magical Smiles Point Cook
Address220 Point Cook Road, Point Cook VIC 3030
Phone(03) 8338 1515
HoursMon – Sat · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun closed
General information only. Suitability, comfort and healing differ between people, and your dentist will examine your gums before you decide.
Most health funds
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Let's talk about your smile.
Book a visit at Magical Smiles Point Cook to find out whether a laser gum lift suits you. You'll get straightforward advice and no pressure to go ahead.