Gangnam Gum Contouring: If You Don’t Know This Before Treatment, You’ll Definitely Regret It

Hello, I’m Director Kim Yu-na of Claire Dental Clinic in Gangnam.

Yesterday, I met a friend, and she smiled shyly while covering her mouth with her hand.

When I asked why, she said that because her gums show so much, covering her mouth when she smiles has become a habit.

So today, I’ll write about the so-called gummy smile, or gum smile.

Many people feel reluctant to take photos because more gums than teeth show when they smile.

In particular, when consulting for Gangnam gum contouring,

👉 “My gums show first when I smile.”

👉 “My front teeth look short.”

Many patients visit us with these concerns.

In cases like this, it is often not simply a tooth issue,

👉 but more likely a problem with the ratio between the teeth and gums.

The beautiful Lee Hyori is also well known for her gummy smile, right?

Lee Hyori’s gums

✔ When Gangnam gum contouring is needed

Category	Main symptoms (case)	Characteristics and impression	Main treatment method
Gummy smile	More than 3 mm of gums are exposed when smiling	The smile looks unnatural, and only the gums stand out	Laser gum resection, upper lip lowering procedure, botox in combination
Short front teeth	The gums cover the teeth excessively	The teeth look cramped and small, like children’s teeth	Crown lengthening: raise the gum line to increase tooth exposure
Asymmetrical line	The left and right gum heights differ	The smile looks crooked and creates an impression of facial asymmetry	Precision design contouring to balance both sides
Dull impression	The gums are thick and the boundaries are unclear	The tooth line is indistinct, making the overall impression look cramped	Gum thickness adjustment and line slimming

✔ Can gum contouring alone solve it?

This is a question many people ask.

👉 The answer depends on the case.

For example,

If the gums cover the teeth a lot → gum contouring alone is enough

If the tooth proportions are also a problem → laminate veneers may need to be combined

That is why Gangnam gum contouring is

👉 less like a simple procedure and more like design-based treatment.

✔ Gangnam gum contouring: how is it performed?

Procedure time: Usually short, around 20 to 30 minutes, and performed under local anesthesia.

Recovery: Recently, lasers are used mainly, so bleeding is minimal

and many patients can eat the same day and return to daily life with little disruption.

Caution: If the gum bone (alveolar bone) itself is protruding,

alveolar bone contouring should be done along with simple gum resection to prevent recurrence.

✔ Claire Dental Clinic’s criteria for gum contouring

When performing Gangnam gum contouring,

the most important criterion is

👉 “How natural does it look?”

Claire Dental Clinic follows these principles:

Excessive resection ❌

Minimal adjustment ⭕

Harmony considered ⭕

👉 Treatment is carried out according to these principles.

Claire Dental Clinic gum contouring analysis chart

✔ Changes after treatment

The biggest change after gum contouring is

👉 the smile becomes one where the teeth are the focal point.

Reduced gum exposure

Improved balance in tooth length

A clearer overall impression

👉 It is not just about looking better,

but about changing to a more confident smile.

✔ Gangnam gum contouring is recommended for these people

People whose gums show a lot when they smile

People whose front teeth look short

People considering natural-looking laminate veneers

People who want improvement without overly extensive treatment

✔ Why consultation is important

Even with the same gum exposure case,

👉 for some, gum contouring alone is best

👉 for others, combining it with laminate veneers may be more appropriate

So,

👉 it is important to determine the treatment direction after an accurate diagnosis.

👉 Check through a consultation whether your teeth can also be improved naturally.

Claire Dental Clinic sets the standard for subtle gum contouring.

👉 Check through a consultation whether your teeth can also be improved naturally.

Claire Dental Clinic sets the standard for subtle gum contouring.

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