Dr. Brenda Rodrigues · CRO-GO 15133
Gum contouring in Jataí
An adjustment to the contour of the gums. It may be recommended, for example, when the gums show a lot when you smile.
At the initial evaluation, Dr. Brenda evaluates your mouth, you receive a written treatment quote and you decide calmly.
What it is
Gum contouring (gingivoplasty) adjusts the contour of the gums, removing excess tissue so the proportion between gums and teeth is more harmonious.
Many people know it as the treatment for a "gummy smile", when the gums show too much while smiling. Not every case is resolved with the gums alone, and that is what the evaluation shows.
Who it is for
- People who feel their gums show too much when they smile.
- People who feel their teeth look small next to the gums.
- People with an uneven or asymmetrical gum line.
- People who are going to have veneers and need the gums adjusted first.
How it is done
- Evaluation with an exam and photos of the smile.
- Planning, showing the starting point and the intended contour.
- Local anesthesia and adjustment of the gum contour.
- Guidance for healing and a follow-up visit.
What to expect
The gums heal over the following days. Dr. Brenda gives all the instructions for this period.
In some cases the position of the bone or the lip also plays a part, and another treatment may be combined.
Aftercare
- Follow the hygiene guidance for the area.
- Prefer soft, lukewarm foods in the first few days.
- Return for the follow-up visit as agreed.
Questions
Does it hurt?
It is done with local anesthesia. Afterward there may be mild discomfort, and Dr. Brenda advises what to do.
Does it resolve a gummy smile on its own?
It depends on the cause. The evaluation determines whether gum contouring is enough or whether another treatment is needed alongside it.
Can I have it together with veneers?
In many treatment plans it is part of the same plan. Dr. Brenda explains the right order during the evaluation.
The information on this page is general. What is right for you is decided after the clinical evaluation, and results vary from person to person.