Periodontal Plastic Surgery
Gummy Smile Got You Down?
When you smile, does it seem like all you see are your gums? Just because you were born with a gummy smile does not mean that you have to live with the stares. There are a few factors that contribute to a gummy smile, such as:
- Certain medications
- Hyperactive lip muscles
- Orthodontic treatments
- Poor oral hygiene
- Gum Disease
- Genetics
- Malocclusion of the bite
- Excessive bone growth
What Causes A Gummy Smile?
Stop the Stares and Restore Your Confidence with Dental Crown Lengthening
Periodontal Plastic Surgery
- Esthetic Crown Lengthening / “Gum Lift” – This method reduces the amount of tissue in the mouth. Local anesthesia is placed and the gum tissue and bone are modified. Your teeth appear longer and your gums appear less prominent.
- Lip Repositioning / Gummy Smile Reduction – With this treatment, soft tissue is reduced, improving the overall appearance of your smile. This is an ideal procedure in cases where the patient has more of a skeletal discrepancy or mobile lip. With the upper lip lowered, less gum tissue shows when you smile. The result is a beautiful, natural looking smile, without the need for major surgery.
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