Gum Contouring in Pooler, GA
The teeth tend to get most of the attention when it comes to a smile, but the gums play just as important a role in how balanced and confident it looks. For patients who feel their gums cover too much of their teeth, or who notice that their gumline sits at different heights across different teeth, the concern is real and entirely addressable. A prominent or uneven gumline can make teeth appear shorter than they are and affect the overall symmetry of a smile in ways that nothing else will fully correct.
At Godley Station Dental in Pooler, GA, gum contouring is one of the specialized services we offer as part of a comprehensive range of cosmetic dentistry treatments. Our team approaches every cosmetic procedure with precision and care, in a calm, peaceful environment where patients feel informed and comfortable before anything begins.
What Is Gum Contouring?
Gum contouring, sometimes called gum reshaping, is a cosmetic dental procedure that carefully removes or sculpts excess gum tissue to reveal more of the natural tooth surface and create a more proportionate, symmetrical gumline. It is most commonly sought by patients with a gummy smile, a term used to describe a smile where the gums are visibly prominent and the teeth appear shorter than they actually are. The same technique is also used to correct an uneven gumline where gum tissue sits at noticeably different heights across the smile.
Research published through the National Institutes of Health identifies a gummy smile as generally involving more than 3 mm of gum tissue visible above the upper teeth when smiling, and notes that gum contouring can be performed with a laser for greater precision, reduced bleeding, and a more comfortable recovery. The natural tooth structure beneath the gumline is left completely intact, and once healed, the reshaped tissue does not grow back.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Gum contouring is performed under local anesthesia, keeping the procedure comfortable throughout. The gum tissue is precisely reshaped according to a planned contour that is mapped with your smile proportions in mind. In the vast majority of cases, everything is completed in a single visit, and the difference in your smile’s appearance is visible immediately, even before the final result fully settles.
Recovery is straightforward for most patients. Mild tenderness and some initial swelling are normal in the days following the procedure, and simple adjustments to diet and oral care during healing are all that is typically required. Because the removed tissue does not regenerate, the results of gum contouring are permanent, and the improvement to your smile’s balance and symmetry will remain.
Is Gum Contouring Right for You?
Gum contouring is a strong option for patients whose gumline visibly affects the way their smile looks, whether through excessive gum display, an asymmetrical border, or teeth that appear proportionally short despite being fully developed. During your consultation, our team will evaluate your gumline, discuss what you want to achieve, and give you an honest assessment of what the procedure can realistically deliver for your specific situation.
For patients interested in a more complete transformation, gum contouring pairs exceptionally well with porcelain veneers to address both the frame and the surface of the smile in one coordinated plan. Patients with broader cosmetic goals may also benefit from a smile makeover consultation, which allows us to look at the full picture and sequence treatments for the best overall outcome.
Reclaim Your Confidence at Godley Station Dental
Godley Station Dental has served as Pooler’s go-to cosmetic destination for more than 22 years, earning the Best Cosmetic Dentistry recognition at the Best of Pooler awards in 2024, Best Dental Group in Pooler multiple years running, and the Best of Georgia designation from the Georgia Business Journal three consecutive times. Our office is calm and peaceful by design, because the patients who trust us with their most meaningful goals deserve an environment that reflects that.
Flexible financing through Cherry and CareCredit makes treatment accessible for more patients, and our in-house dental savings plan provides a strong option for those without traditional insurance coverage. If the smile you’ve been thinking about for years is finally feeling like the right decision, we’re ready to start that conversation. Schedule your consultation today and take the first real step toward the result you’ve been imagining.
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Our Location
We are conveniently located in Pooler, Georgia, just minutes from Savannah!
Godley Station Professional Park
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Suite #101
Pooler, GA 31322
Our Hours
| Monday | 7:30am-5pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am-5pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am-5pm |
| Friday | 7:30am-4pm |