Gummy Smile Correction

Gummy Smile Correction

Gum contouring gently reshapes your gum line with a diode laser to bring balance, symmetry, and harmony to your smile.

Gum contouring, also called gingival contouring or laser gum reshaping, refines the soft tissue that frames your teeth so the proportion between gum and tooth looks natural and balanced. When you show too much gum line when you smile - a so-called gummy smile - or when the gum sits at uneven heights across the front teeth, even perfectly healthy teeth can look short, mismatched, or out of proportion. At Dental Med Austria we use a diode laser to sculpt the new gum line with a level of precision that is difficult to achieve with traditional surgical methods. The laser lets us define your ideal smile design first, then shape the tissue to match it.

The diode laser does more than cut precisely - it seals tiny blood vessels as it works, which means very little bleeding, a cleaner field for the dentist, and faster, more comfortable healing. The whole procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, so you stay relaxed and feel little to no discomfort. Because the laser is so controlled, we can make subtle, conservative adjustments rather than aggressive changes, protecting the long-term health of your gums and the underlying tooth structure. For many patients this is a quick, single-visit treatment that produces an immediately visible improvement.

Gum contouring is frequently the first step in a wider smile makeover - we often perform it before placing veneers or crowns so the final restorations sit against a beautifully even gum line. Every case is planned in detail, frequently as part of a complete smile design, so the new contour suits your face, lips, and tooth shape rather than following a generic template. For international patients, we begin with a free remote smile plan delivered within 24-48 hours, so you understand exactly what is recommended, why, and what to expect before you ever travel to Tirana. This premium-quality, plan-first approach is what makes the DMA experience feel premium from the very first message.

Recovery is typically quick and comfortable, with most patients returning to normal life the same day; you may notice slight tenderness for a few days, eased by a soft diet and gentle brushing around the treated area while the gums settle into their new contour.

Ideal for: Patients who show excess gum when they smile or have an uneven gum line, and want a balanced smile - often as a first step before veneers or crowns.