Gum Contouring Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of gum contouring in the UAE typically ranges from $2,000 to $18,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Gum contouring trims and reshapes the gum line, for example to reduce a gummy smile or even out gums of different heights. In the UAE, the cost depends on:

• How many teeth are involved: a few teeth or the whole smile line.
• Instrument: dental laser or scalpel.
• Bone reshaping: crown lengthening if the bone also needs adjusting.
• Other cosmetic work: for example veneers planned at the same time.

Gum contouring is a short outpatient procedure. A quote near the range above is unusual, so ask what it includes.

Gum contouring is often done for appearance, but it can also form part of gum disease treatment. Cleveland Clinic describes gum tissue being reshaped or removed alongside deep cleaning. Gums need to be healthy before any cosmetic reshaping.

See the gingivectomy page.

Cleveland Clinic notes that a laser can remove gum tissue without a cut, which is one reason many dentists prefer lasers for contouring: bleeding is usually lighter. The final shape depends more on planning than on the instrument used.

Expect tender gums for a few days. Cleveland Clinic gives a typical recovery of one to four weeks after gum procedures, and advises seeking help for increasing pain, fever or pus.

Basic UAE health insurance does not cover cosmetic gum contouring.