GUMMY SMILE
A gummy smile can lead to a lack of self-esteem and confidence. In turn, this can affect a person’s mood. No one likes feeling self-conscious about their smile. If you have a gummy smile, you may be wondering what can be done to address the issue. Our practice offers outstanding cosmetic dentistry treatment services to recontour the gumline and create a more appealing, radiant smile.
THE CAUSES OF GUMMY SMILE
There are a few different causes that can lead to a gummy smile. The treatment option that is best for your needs will depend on what is causing your gummy smile in the first place. A few of the different causes for a gummy smile include:
- Altered Active Eruption
- Short Upper Lip
- VME (Vertical Maxillary Excess)
- Anterior Over-Eruption
- Altered Passive Eruption
Once your dentist takes a look at your gums, they can better determine the reason for your gummy smile, which will in turn help them to determine the best treatment option for your specific needs.
WHY YOU'LL WANT TO TREAT YOUR GUMMY SMILE
While many people don’t necessarily understand what the optimal smile line should be, they can tell when their gums are a little too long. A patient may also notice that their gumline is inconsistent, and that some teeth are gummier than others. Either way, having an inconsistent or gummy gumline can cause a patient to feel insecure.
Smiling can have a major effect on your overall mood. By having your gums properly aligned, you can smile without feeling self-conscious. This may, in turn, make you happier.
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR GUMMY SMILE
The treatment option that your dentist will decide on will depend on the specific issue that is being treated. Below are a few common treatment options for gummy smiles and misaligned gumlines:
SMILE DESIGN
Gum contouring is often just one aspect of an overall smile design. If a patient has a few different aspects of their smile that they want to change, they can visit a cosmetic dentist to redesign the overall look of their smile, including making changes to both the teeth and gums. A few different procedures that a patient may consider for their overall smile design may include:
- Gum Contouring
- Teeth Whitening
- Lip Repositioning
- Dental Implants
- Orthodontics
- Dental Bonding
- Dental Veneers
- Dental Crowns
Essentially, a smile design plan may involve any cosmetic procedure that will help to improve the overall look of a patient’s teeth and gums, allowing them to smile brightly.
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
A cosmetic dentist specializes in the treatment of conditions that affect the appearance of a patient’s smile. This includes their gumline. Cosmetic dentists may utilize a variety of different techniques to create the perfect smile for the patient. This may include procedures like gum contouring, which helps to adjust the gumline for a more appealing appearance. Cosmetic dentists are also able to improve the appearance of a patient’s teeth, thereby creating the perfect smile.
If you have gummy teeth, reach out to learn more about what treatment services may be available to meet your needs.
Testimonials
What our patients
have to say
Everyone was very friendly and courteous from the receptionist, Sara and Dr Young
I have been seeing Dr. Leal since I was a child and have never had a negative experience here. Ki ...
Kind, compassionate, prompt care. Would recommend to anyone.