Gum Contouring Cost in Sydney: What to Expect
Laser gum contouring at Vivaldi Smile Artisans costs $210 per tooth, with your total depending on how many teeth are treated. Also known as a gum lift (or clinically, a gingivectomy), gum contouring reshapes the gum line so more of the natural tooth shows, evening out a gummy or uneven smile. Here is what affects the cost and what the treatment involves.
How Much Does Gum Contouring Cost in Sydney?
At Vivaldi Smile Artisans, laser gum contouring is $210 per tooth. Most patients treat between two and six front teeth, so a typical treatment sits between $420 and $1,260 depending on how much of the smile line is being reshaped. Your exact quote is confirmed after we assess your gum line.
What Affects Your Total
The number of teeth is the main factor, since contouring is priced per tooth. The amount of reshaping per tooth matters too: subtly evening one uneven area is simpler than redefining the whole smile line. And if contouring is being done to prepare for veneers or a crown, we plan both together so the gum line and the final restoration match. See our veneers cost guide if that applies to you.
What Gum Contouring Involves
We map the new gum line with you before starting, numb the area if needed, and reshape the tissue with a dental laser, which is precise, seals as it works, and involves minimal bleeding. Treatment is usually completed in a single visit, and most patients return to their normal routine the same day. For the full laser treatment breakdown, see our laser dentistry cost guide.Is Gum Contouring Covered by Health Insurance?
It depends on whether the treatment is cosmetic or clinically required. Purely cosmetic reshaping is generally not covered; where there is a clinical reason, some funds provide partial cover under general or major dental. We can give you the item number so you can check with your fund.
Gum Contouring Cost FAQs
Book a Gum Contouring Consultation in Sydney CBD
If your gum line bothers you when you smile, book an appointment and we will assess it, show you what is achievable, and confirm your exact cost. No referral needed.