A smile with excessive gum exposure isn’t always a health issue, but many of our patients find it aesthetically unappealing. Fortunately, it can be corrected! At Warsaw Dental Center, we offer surgical treatment as an effective and long-lasting solution for a gummy smile. This procedure is minimally invasive and does not cause postoperative discomfort.
Depending on your situation, alternative methods for reducing a gummy smile may include veneers, dental crowns, or Invisalign.
We would like to assess your situation and prepare a personalized treatment plan to perfectly evaluate the appearance of your teeth, gums, and lips.
Consultation and Diagnosis: A specialist will conduct a detailed assessment of your smile, teeth, gums, and facial bone structures. This may include X-rays and oral scanning to better understand the anatomy of your jaw and gums.
Cause Evaluation: There are many potential causes of a gummy smile, including genetic predispositions, the way your jaw developed, and the length and mobility of your upper lip. The doctor will determine what exactly is causing excessive gum exposure when smiling.
Treatment Plan Development: Based on the diagnosis, the specialist will propose an individually tailored treatment plan. It may include:
Orthodontics: To correct the position of the teeth and potentially change the height of the gum line. Gum surgery (gingivectomy, osteoplasty): Involving the removal of excess gum tissue and possibly exposing more of the tooth crown.
Prosthodontics: Restoration of teeth after gum and bone surgery. Orthognathic surgery: In more complex cases where bone structure correction is necessary. Discussion of Expectations and
Options: It is important to discuss your expectations with the doctor and understand the realistic treatment options and potential risks associated with it.
The specialists at Warsaw Dental Center will provide you with access to an optimal treatment plan and provide all relevant information regarding costs and the expected time needed for gummy smile correction.
If you have a “gummy smile,” consult with a dentist. If there are no medical reasons to correct a “gummy smile,” feel no pressure to change the appearance of your smile. We want you to feel confident with your smile – whatever that means to you, we are here to offer support.
A gummy smile, or excessive gum exposure, is caused by several factors, including the position of the teeth, the anatomy of the jaw, and increased muscle activity. These factors will not change without intervention, so a gummy smile will not go away on its own. However, there are effective treatment methods that can significantly improve the aesthetics of the smile, such as orthodontic correction, surgical procedures on the gums, or the use of botulinum toxin to reduce muscle activity in the upper lip. The solution should be tailored to the individual needs of the patient after a thorough diagnosis of the causes of the gummy smile.
A “gummy smile” does not always pose a health threat and therefore does not always need to be corrected. Often, people with a “gummy smile” experience issues such as gum inflammation and pain, as well as gum diseases and bad breath. Talk to your dentist to see if your “gummy smile” puts your oral health at risk.
Warsaw Dental Center Leończak Sp.k.
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