How long is recovery?

Typically just a few days for initial healing.

Is the result permanent?

Yes, in most cases, once the gum tissue has healed.

Cosmetic Dentistry

A more balanced smile line

Gummy Smile Correction

Rebalancing the ratio of gum to tooth for a more even smile.

30–45 minutes

Typical duration

A few days of mild tenderness while the gumline heals.

Recovery

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Overview

When a smile shows more gum tissue than tooth, a gum-contouring procedure reshapes the gumline to reveal more of the natural tooth — a quick change with a noticeable effect.

Is this right for you?

Patients who feel they show too much gum when smiling
Anyone considering it alongside a cosmetic smile makeover
Patients wanting a quick, precise procedure

Signs to watch for

Gums that show more prominently than teeth when smiling
Feeling self-conscious about a "gummy" smile in photos

Why patients choose this

A more balanced gum-to-tooth ratio

Noticeable result from a single, precise procedure

Often permanent once healed

What to expect

Smile assessment

Mapping the ideal gum-to-tooth ratio for your smile.

Numbing

The area is fully numbed before any reshaping begins.

Gum contouring

Precise reshaping of the gumline.

Healing guidance

Simple aftercare for a smooth, fast recovery.

Technology used

Precision gum contouring instruments
Local anaesthesia for comfort

Treatment duration

30–45 minutes

Exact timing depends on your specific case — confirmed at consultation.

Recovery

A few days of mild tenderness while the gumline heals.

Common questions

The area is numbed beforehand, so discomfort during the procedure is minimal.

Meet our doctors

A team our patients have trusted for 17 years.

Dr. Neha Kulsum

Proprietor · Root Canal Specialist & Cosmetic Dentist · 12+ years experience

Dr. Neha specialises in painless root canal treatments, smile designing, cosmetic dentistry, crowns and bridges, restorative procedures, and preventive oral healthcare — always with a strong emphasis on precision, comfort, and patient satisfaction. She believes every smile is unique, and takes the time to understand each patient's individual needs before building a treatment plan that prioritises both long-term oral health and aesthetics. As the clinic's proprietor, she carries forward a legacy that began in 1995 — integrating modern dental technology and evidence-based practice with the same gentle, unhurried approach that's kept generations of the same families coming back.

"Your smile is our priority, and your trust is our greatest achievement."

Dr. Shyama Pramod

BDS, MDS, FPOS · Orthodontist

MDS — Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Fellowship in Surgical Orthodontics
RGUHS rank holder
Pierre Fauchard Academy award recipient (South Asia Division)
Braces & clear aligner treatment planning

Dr. Shyama plans and manages orthodontic treatment — braces and clear aligners — including cases that need a combined surgical and orthodontic approach. She holds an MDS in orthodontics alongside a Fellowship in Surgical Orthodontics, graduated as a rank holder from RGUHS, and has been recognised by the Pierre Fauchard Academy for its South Asia division.