Gingival Smile
A gummy smile is characterized by excessive gum exposure, often caused by a hypermobile upper lip, excessive gingival tissue, or altered tooth eruption.
Gummy Smile Treatment: Restore a Natural, Harmonious Smile
Do you feel that your smile shows too much gum tissue? Do your teeth appear too small despite good oral hygiene? You may have a gummy smile—an aesthetic condition that can be corrected using gentle and precise techniques.
What Is a Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile occurs when an excessive amount of gum tissue is visible when smiling.
This imbalance may be caused by:
- Excessive gingival tissue
- Incomplete tooth eruption
- A short or hypermobile upper lip
A precise diagnosis allows us to determine the most appropriate corrective approach.
What Treatments Are Available to Correct a Gummy Smile?
At our cosmetic dental clinic, we offer tailored treatment plans—either standalone or combined approaches—to achieve a long-lasting and natural correction.
Gingivectomy or Crown Lengthening
This procedure involves reshaping and repositioning the gum tissue to expose more of the natural tooth structure.
Performed under local anesthesia, aesthetic gingivectomy allows us to clinically lengthen the visible portion of the tooth and create symmetrical, harmonious gingival contours.
Ceramic or Composite Veneers
Following gum correction, ultra-thin, custom-made veneers can be placed to refine the shape, shade, and alignment of the teeth.
This final step enhances overall harmony and delivers a bright, natural, and long-lasting smile.
