Gingivoplasty, Written by a Doctor for Those Who Didn’t Want to Smile Because Too Much of Their Gums Showed

Gingivoplasty,

Written by a Doctor for Those Who Didn’t Want to Smile Because Too Much of Their Gums Showed

Gingivoplasty

Hello.

I’m Kim Moo-jin, Chief Director of DDAY Dental Clinic, with the goal of providing painless treatment.

"You’re cutting the gums? Doesn’t that hurt a lot?"

When I consult with patients about gingivoplasty, this question almost always comes up.^^;

Just hearing that the gums will be trimmed is enough to make you flinch.

But what people who actually undergo the procedure say most often is, surprisingly, "Is that it?"

If you’ve been uncomfortable smiling because too much of your gums show, and if you’ve been putting off treatment because you’re afraid of surgery, please read this post to the end.

1. What gingivoplasty actually is

2. How much pain there really is

3. What to check when choosing a dental clinic

I’ll explain honestly.

​​1. The real reason too much gum shows​​2. Gingivoplasty, how much does it really hurt?​​3. What you must check for a choice you won’t regret​​

1. The real reason too much gum shows

When too much gum is exposed while smiling, this is called a gummy smile.

When taking photos, you may find yourself keeping your lips tightly closed, and even smiling broadly in front of others starts to feel self-conscious.

There are actually many people who feel less confident because of their gums, even though there is nothing wrong with the teeth themselves.

However, the reason too much gum shows is not always the same.

1. The gum tissue covers the teeth too much
2. The upper lip lifts too far upward
3.​ The upper jawbone itself has developed downward and lengthwise

Because the solution changes completely depending on the cause, an accurate diagnosis is the first priority.

A patient visited for gum contouring due to excessively grown gum tissue. 2026-03-16

In some cases, simply trimming the gums is enough, but if the procedure is forced in cases where that is not enough, the outcome may actually be worse.

That is why, at the consultation stage, I take the time to fully identify and explain the cause first.

2. Gingivoplasty, how much does it really hurt?

Gingivoplasty is

Gingivoplasty

A procedure that trims the gum tissue covering the teeth appropriately so that the teeth look longer and more balanced.

Just hearing about it can sound like a major surgery, but in reality, after anesthesia, it is a relatively simple process of shaping the gum line with a laser or electrocautery.

Anesthesia is the key.

I tend to spend a little more time on anesthesia.

Like slowly inflating a balloon with air, if the anesthetic is injected at an appropriate pace,

the gums gradually adapt, and you can hardly feel any pain.

On the other hand, if it is injected too quickly, the tissue may suddenly swell, causing a sharp, tingling sensation.

Also, whenever possible, I complete the part of the process that could cause pain during the first visit before sending the patient home.

The reason is to make sure that when you come back next time, we can proceed in a state where there is no pain.

If you get through that first time well, the later steps will feel much more comfortable.

There is no major disruption to daily life after the procedure, either.

However, it is better to avoid spicy or irritating foods for a few days,

and it takes about two weeks for the gums to fully stabilize.

3. What you must check for a choice you won’t regret

Gingivoplasty is a relatively simple procedure, but that does not mean it should be done anywhere.

Gingivoplasty

Because the proportions of the teeth can change completely depending on how much the gums are trimmed, it is an area that requires careful judgment.

The most important thing is whether you can receive enough explanation before the procedure.

• Why your gums show so much
• Whether gingivoplasty alone can solve it
• Or whether another method is needed

It should be a place that tells you clearly.

If a clinic tries to go straight to the procedure without explanation, it is okay to be a little skeptical.

I believe that treatment the patient can understand and accept is good treatment.

In theory, the doctor may be right, but the person actually receiving the treatment is the patient.

That is why, during consultations, I hope you feel free to ask anything you’re curious about.

Even for a small question, listening all the way through and answering it is a principle I have always kept.

For people who covered their mouths every time they smiled, for people who always adjusted the corners of their lips when taking photos,

it makes me happy as well when they tell me that they can smile comfortably after the procedure.

If you’ve been holding back your smile because of your gums, you don’t have to keep putting it off anymore.

Set aside your worries about pain, and please start with a consultation in a comfortable state of mind.

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Gingivoplasty, Written by a Doctor for Those Who Didn’t Want to Smile Because Too Much of Their Gums Showed