Understanding Gum Contouring & Crown Lengthening

Your gums frame your teeth and significantly impact the appearance and health of your smile. Uneven gum lines, excess gum tissue, or a “gummy smile” can be addressed with procedures like Gum Lifting, crown lengthening, and gingivectomy.

These procedures are often used to:

  • Improve smile aesthetics by balancing gum lines

  • Reveal more tooth structure for functional or restorative needs

  • Reduce gum overgrowth caused by genetics, medication, or oral health conditions

  • Prepare teeth for crowns, veneers, or bridges

At Brisbane Smile Boutique, our boutique, patient focused approach ensures every procedure is precise, gentle, and tailored to your goals.

Gum Lifting

Also called gum contouring, gum lifting reshapes excess gum tissue to expose more of your teeth. Benefits include:

  • A balanced, aesthetically pleasing smile

  • Reduced appearance of a “gummy smile

  • Enhanced oral hygiene access for easier cleaning

For patients considering cosmetic enhancement or restoring natural proportions to their teeth, see more about Gum Contouring & Cosmetic Gum Treatment

Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is a procedure to remove or reshape gum tissue and sometimes underlying bone to expose more tooth structure. This can be necessary for:

Learn more about crown lengthening and how it can improve your smile at Crown Lengthening & Restorative Prep

Gingivectomy

gingivectomy involves removing overgrown gum tissue to treat gum disease or improve aesthetics. This procedure can:

  • Reduce pocket depth caused by gum disease

  • Improve oral hygiene access

  • Enhance the symmetry of your gum line for a natural look

For more information, visit our Gingivectomy & Gum Health Treatments page.

What to Expect During Treatment

  1. Consultation & Assessment – We evaluate your smile, gum health, and restorative needs.

  2. Digital Planning & Smile Design – Advanced imaging ensures precision and natural results.

  3. Procedure – Performed gently using modern tools to minimise discomfort.

  4. Recovery & Aftercare – Post-procedure instructions help maintain results and oral health.

  5. Follow-Up – Ensures healing and the final smile outcome meet your expectations.

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Start Your Smile Transformation

Enhancing your gum line can make a dramatic difference in your smile aesthetics and oral health. Brisbane Smile Boutique combines artistry, precision, and modern technology to achieve natural, confident results.

✨ Boutique, patient-focused care
✨ Smile Consultation for personalised treatment planning
✨ Procedures performed gently with modern dental technology

L Haywood

Dr Leila Haywood is a female aesthetic dentist with 27 years of experience in Brisbane City, in Spring Hill.

http://www.brisbanesmileboutique.com.au
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