Gum contouring is a dental procedure that is conducted to improve the health and appearance of a smile. Our professional dentist will use a tool for gum contouring to create a more aesthetic gumline. Depending on your case, the gum treatment may take a few minutes to conduct. It is usually performed for cosmetic purposes when patients are unhappy with their gums resting too high or too low. For some patients with excessive gum tissue, simple gum contouring can be undertaken to correct the gum line. Before the procedure takes place, the dentist may design your new gum line for you. This is usually through a computer-generated mock-up of your teeth and gums. Once you are happy with the new gum line design, a time for the procedure will be organized.