Is gum contouring painful?

Some pain and discomfort is to be expected during the first day or so after gum contouring. The soreness patients experience is generally mild, and subsides quickly. 

Gum lift surgery is a procedure that is designed to improve the appearance of prominent gums by removing excessive gum tissue.

The goal of the procedure, also known as gum reduction surgery, is to balance out the gums and the teeth so they look more proportional to each other. Gum lift surgery was traditionally performed with a scapel, however, nowadays Dr. Pires uses laser cosmetic dentistry techniques to contour the gums. Ideally, the gums should complement the appearance of your teeth, not detract from them, and if you show too much gum when you smile it can impact your confidence.