Gum contouring in Twickenham

Refine the frame of a smile with a careful gum assessment.

Laser gum reshaping at 2 London Road for selected uneven or low gumlines. Gum health, tooth proportions and biological limits are assessed before any cosmetic change is recommended.

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2 London Road, Twickenham, London TW1 3RY · +44 7356 215372

Who it suits

Who gum contouring may suit

A prominent gumline can have several causes. Simple contouring is not right where tooth eruption, bone position, active gum disease or lip movement requires a different approach.

An uneven gumline around otherwise healthy teeth
Small areas of excess gum tissue
Planning before bonding or veneers
Teeth that appear short because of gum position
Stable gum health and realistic expectations
A wish to understand less invasive alternatives

The reception and waiting area at Sunny Dental in Twickenham — Our reception on London Road — calm, unhurried and nothing like a clinic waiting room.

How treatment works

From first visit to finished smile

Assess

We measure the gums and tooth proportions and check health, bone position and the cause of the appearance.

Preview

The proposed new line is discussed against photographs or a wider smile plan before tissue is changed.

Contour

For suitable cases, a dental laser reshapes a limited amount of gum tissue with local anaesthetic.

Review

Healing and symmetry are reviewed before any planned bonding, whitening or porcelain treatment continues.

Fees

Gum contouring fee

The published guide fee applies to laser gum reshaping. More involved crown-lengthening or specialist periodontal care requires separate assessment and referral where appropriate.

Gum Recontouring

Laser gum reshaping

From £495

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Open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm; Saturday by appointment. 2 London Road, Twickenham, London TW1 3RY · +44 7356 215372

Why choose us

Conservative smile planning

Cause before treatment

We identify why the teeth look short or the gumline looks uneven before recommending reshaping.

Measured changes

The aim is proportion and health, not simply removing as much tissue as possible.

Coordinated care

Contour changes can be sequenced with whitening, bonding or veneers so the final result is planned together.

Getting here

Where our patients travel from

The practice is at 2 London Road, Twickenham, London TW1 3RY. Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm; Saturday by appointment.

Twickenham

Five minutes on foot from Twickenham station, covering TW1 and TW2.

St Margarets

A ten-minute walk along Richmond Road.

Richmond

Ten minutes by car, or the 490 and R68 buses.

Teddington

Ten minutes by car or the 281.

Whitton

Eight minutes by car, or the 281 bus.

Isleworth

Ten minutes over Richmond Bridge, or the H37.

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Common questions

Asked at almost every consultation

How much is gum contouring in Twickenham?

Laser gum reshaping starts from £495. The consultation determines whether simple contouring is suitable or whether the tooth and bone position need a different approach.

Is gum contouring painful?

Local anaesthetic is used during treatment. Tenderness during early healing is possible and aftercare is tailored to the area treated.

Can the gum grow back?

Stability depends on the cause and how the tissue is managed. Removing tissue without diagnosing the underlying position can produce an unstable result, which is why measurement comes first.

Can it be combined with veneers or bonding?

Sometimes. Gum healing may need to settle before the final restorative work so margins and proportions can be planned accurately.

From the journal

Read before you decide

Gum contouring: suitability and healing

When a small contour change is appropriate and when it is not.

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Planning a cosmetic consultation

How gums, teeth, bite and maintenance are assessed together.