– Gummy Smile Treatment in Calgary SW

A gummy smile – where excessive gum tissue is visible when you smile – is one of the most treatable cosmetic dental concerns. At Westside Dental, we offer two effective pathways: soft tissue laser recontouring to permanently reshape the gumline, or Botox to relax the upper lip muscle that pulls the lip upward when smiling. Both are quick, minimally invasive, and produce natural-looking results.

How we treat it: Laser gum recontouring uses our Solea soft tissue laser to precisely reshape the gumline – revealing more of the tooth surface and creating a more balanced smile. The procedure takes approximately 30-60 minutes and requires no stitches. Healing is fast and comfortable. For patients whose gummy smile is caused by lip hypermobility (the lip rises too high when smiling), a small amount of cosmetic Botox above the lip can limit how high it lifts – effectively reducing visible gum without touching the gum tissue at all.