Displaying an excessive amount of gum tissue above the front teeth whenever you smile decreases any person’s confidence in his smile appearance which highlights the value of a gummy smile treatment to experience an appealing smile permanently.
The causes of a gummy smile vary from one case to another which include:
- Small teeth that are covered by a significant amount of gum tissue because of the patient’s genetics.
- An excessive amount of gum tissue that covers a major portion of teeth “short teeth”.
- Upper lip issues (too short upper lip – upper lip that lifts too high when smiling).
- Cases of enlarged gum tissue and overgrowth of the upper jaw that leads to bulging out of gums.
Preventing excessive gingival display is not applicable but Dentfly’s expert team of skilled dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons are highly qualified in applying tailored procedures for an effective gummy smile treatment which involve:
Orthodontic Treatments: when a gummy smile is caused mainly by issues related to teeth misalignment, jaw development & alignment, or bite problems then the optimal solution is to utilize a proper choice of long-term orthodontic treatments whether it’s dental braces or clear aligners “Invisalign” that help in handling mentioned issues for displaying more tooth surface than gum tissue when smiling.
- Cosmetic Gum Contouring (Gingivectomy): performing surgery to remove the excessive amount of gum tissue plus reshaping the remaining soft tissue to enhance your smile appearance.
- Jaw Surgery: handling severe cases of a gummy smile with an intricate surgery for the upper jaw.
- Lip Surgery: treating the issue of excessive gingival display caused by a hyperactive or short lip through a lip repositioning surgery.
- Botox Injections: additional solution for a reliable gummy smile treatment used to relax a hyperactive upper lip whenever you smile.
- Dermal Fillers: injecting the upper lip with suitable dermal fillers to conceal a desired portion of gum tissue.
Book your appointment online now to determine the optimal gummy smile treatment for your case.
