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Gum Contouring in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

A gummy smile or an uneven gumline isn't something injectables can fix. Just a short drive from Bay Harbor Islands over the Shepard Broad Causeway, our Aventura office offers precise, minimally invasive gum contouring that reshapes your gumline once, permanently, for a naturally balanced smile.

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Along Kane Concourse, it's easy to find a filler appointment or a facial treatment on almost every block. What's harder to find nearby is a permanent fix for the smile itself. Gum tissue that sits too low, too high, or unevenly across your teeth isn't something a syringe can correct. It takes gum contouring, a dental procedure that reshapes the gumline directly so your teeth read as balanced and proportionate every time you smile.

At Haratz Dental, we treat gum contouring as a one-time investment in your smile's proportions, not an ongoing appointment on your calendar. It's part of our cosmetic dental services, and for Bay Harbor Islands patients it pairs naturally with the aesthetic routines many already keep up on Kane Concourse. Call us at (786) 433-5232 to schedule an appointment.

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What Exactly Is
Gum Contouring?

Think of gum contouring as the one part of your smile that injectables and skin treatments were never built to reach. A dermal filler can smooth a line; it can't shorten a gumline that shows too much tissue when you smile, or even out teeth that look uneven because the gum framing them isn't. Gum contouring works directly on that tissue, precisely and permanently.

The process itself is straightforward. We use advanced dental technology to carefully sculpt your gums, creating a more symmetrical, proportionate frame around your teeth. Sometimes that means removing a bit of excess tissue; sometimes it means reshaping what's already there. Either way, it's a single procedure, not a maintenance plan.

"Your teeth need properly proportioned gum tissue to shine."

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Meet Our Doctors

Our philosophy is simple: treat every patient with care, knowledge, and love. We’re here to build a long-term relationship with you and your family.
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Founder & Owner

Dr. Adela Haratz

Over 40 years creating beautiful smiles. A pioneering aesthetic and scientific authority in dental artistry.
  • American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Continuing Education Leader
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Cosmetic & General

Dr. Michael Maya

A North Miami Beach native dedicated to providing excellent dental care to his community.
  • Boston University Goldman School
  • Wyckoff Heights Residency
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Dr. Matthew Rand

“My passion is creating bright new smiles for patients of all ages.”
  • University of Michigan Medical School
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Our Approach

Who Benefits from
Gum Contouring?

Bay Harbor Islands has one of the highest concentrations of medspas and injectable clinics in the area, and it's easy to assume there's an aesthetic fix for everything within walking distance of Kane Concourse. But a "gummy smile," where too much gum tissue shows above the teeth, or an uneven gumline where some teeth look shorter than others, isn't something a neurotoxin or filler appointment addresses. Those are dental-tissue issues, and gum contouring is the procedure built to solve them.

Some patients have unevenly receded gum tissue due to genetics, aging, or gum disease, creating an irregular appearance. Research shows that chronic periodontitis affects nearly half of American adults over 30, which can sometimes lead to uneven gum lines that benefit from reshaping.

Gum contouring also pairs well with more comprehensive cosmetic dental work. If you're considering dental veneers, reshaping your gums first can create a better foundation for them. The same goes for dental crowns or other restorative work.

"Chronic periodontitis affects nearly half of American adults over 30."

Our Approach

The Gum
Contouring Process

One of the best things about modern gum contouring? It's nothing like the gum surgery of decades past, and it's a single visit rather than a recurring one. For patients coming over from Bay Harbor Islands, most of the process fits into one trip to our Aventura office.

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Initial Consultation and Assessment

During your initial consultation, we'll evaluate your gum line and discuss your aesthetic goals. Since the office sits just across the Shepard Broad Causeway from Bay Harbor Islands, this visit is a quick trip for most patients. We'll take photographs and measurements to plan the perfect reshaping strategy for your unique smile, and if you're combining gum contouring with other cosmetic work, we'll coordinate everything to keep the results cohesive.

This is also when we'll evaluate your overall oral health to determine whether you're a good candidate for the procedure. If there are any underlying issues, such as active gum disease, we'll address them first to set you up for the best possible outcome.

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The Procedure Itself

The actual procedure happens right in our Aventura office, about a 12 to 15 minute drive from Bay Harbor Islands down Collins Avenue and across the Shepard Broad Causeway. We'll numb the area to ensure your comfort, then use precise instruments to reshape your gum tissue. Many patients are surprised by how quick it is. Depending on how much reshaping is needed, the whole process might take just an hour or so.

Modern laser technology has made gum contouring even more precise and comfortable than ever before. Lasers help minimize bleeding, reduce healing time, and provide exceptional accuracy in sculpting your new gumline.

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What to Expect During Treatment

Throughout the procedure, you'll be comfortable and awake. We'll communicate with you every step of the way, making sure you understand what's happening. The numbing medication ensures you won't feel any pain during the actual reshaping. Some patients describe feeling pressure or awareness of movement, but no sharp or uncomfortable sensations.

"Modern laser technology has made gum contouring even more precise and comfortable."

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Recovery and
Results

Recovery from gum contouring is typically easier than people expect, especially compared to more involved dental work. You might have some tenderness for a few days, managed with over-the-counter pain relief, and we'll give you detailed aftercare instructions. Stick to soft foods and be gentle brushing around the treated area for the first few days.

Most Bay Harbor Islands patients are back to their normal routine, including a walk down Kane Concourse, within a week. The results are immediate and permanent: once healed, you'll see your fully contoured smile every time you look in the mirror, with no follow-up appointments required.

"Results are immediate and long-lasting."

Aftercare

Combining Gum Contouring
with Other Treatments

Gum contouring often works well alongside the aesthetic routines many Bay Harbor Islands patients already keep up, from injectables to skin treatments. Where those procedures refresh what's around your smile, gum contouring changes the smile itself, correcting proportion at the tissue level, permanently. It also pairs naturally with a complete smile makeover, whether that includes dental bonding for a chipped tooth or teeth whitening to brighten things up.

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The key is planning everything together from the start, so your gumline, your teeth, and any injectable or skincare routine you already keep up on Kane Concourse all work in harmony. Dr. Adela Haratz brings over 30 years of experience creating naturally proportioned smiles and will walk you through exactly how gum contouring fits alongside whatever else is on your treatment plan.

"Dr. Haratz brings over 30 years of experience in creating naturally beautiful smiles."

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Insurance & Financing Options

We accept most PPO insurance plans including Delta, Aetna, Cigna, Guardian, MetLife, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare. Flexible financing through CareCredit and Cherry, plus our in-house membership plan.
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Take the First Step Toward Your
Ideal Smile in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

If you've been wondering whether gum contouring might be the missing piece your smile needs, one that no filler or injectable can provide, there's no better time to find out. From Bay Harbor Islands, it's a short trip across the Shepard Broad Causeway to our Aventura office for a consultation.

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