When most people think about improving their smile, they think about straightening or whitening their teeth. But smiles are made of more than just teeth, and the gum line also plays an important role in achieving a winning smile. Altering your gum line can have a dramatic effect on your appearance and self esteem, giving teeth that look short or stumpy a more natural and elongated look. And because gum contouring is performed with a laser, gums can be gently and precisely sculpted with a minimum amount of discomfort, fewer complications, and much faster healing times than were possible with older gum contouring methods.