Gum Lifts
A gum lift removes excess gum tissue to reveal more of your natural tooth. If your smile looks "gummy" or your gumline is uneven, this single-visit procedure reshapes it for a more balanced look. Results are immediate and permanent.
Who It's For
A gum lift may be a good fit if your teeth appear short or square because too much gum is covering them, your gumline sits higher on some teeth than others, you feel self-conscious about showing too much gum when you smile, or you're planning veneers or crowns and need the gumline adjusted first for the best result.
Not every cosmetic concern with gums requires a gum lift. Sometimes the issue is better addressed with bonding or veneers alone. Dr. Lee will evaluate your gum tissue and tooth proportions during a consultation and recommend the simplest path to the result you want.
What to Expect
Dr. Lee numbs the area with local anesthesia before starting. Using precise instruments, he carefully removes and reshapes the excess tissue to create an even, natural-looking gumline. The procedure usually takes under an hour.
Afterward, your gums may feel tender for a few days. Most patients manage it fine with over-the-counter pain medication and a soft diet. Full healing takes about one to two weeks. The results are permanent since gum tissue doesn't grow back once removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about gum lifts. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Give us a call.
The area is fully numbed before the procedure, so you won't feel pain during it. Some tenderness and sensitivity for a few days afterward is normal and manageable with over-the-counter medication.
Yes. Once the excess tissue is removed, it doesn't come back. The results last.
Absolutely. It's commonly done before veneers or crowns to make sure the proportions look right. It can also be part of a broader smile makeover plan.
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