How to correct a gummy smile? – Gummy Smile Correction 

When gums are excessively displayed during normal activities like speaking and smiling, it is called a gummy smile. Gummy smiles have various causes; the good news is that they can be fixed. If you have a gummy smile and are looking for ways to cure it, then hold on and read the information provided below—brought to you by Dr. Sindha Dental Clinic Bharuch.

We have discussed the various causes and common treatment options available at Dr. Sindha Dental Clinic Bharuch. Our team of specialists is trained to deal with all kinds of gummy smile cases. Our team will carefully examine your case to understand the root cause before formulating the treatment plan. 

What is a gummy smile? – Gummy Smile Correction 

A Gummy smile is a condition in which there is an excessive display of gums when a person smiles or even speaks. It makes the smile less aesthetic, and the teeth appear shorter than normal due to excessive gum display. 

Causes of gummy smile – Gummy Smile Correction 

Excessive gum tissue 

Some people have more gum tissue growth covering their teeth, making them appear shorter and the gum line appear uneven.

Altered eruption position

There may be an imbalance between the gums and teeth due to the teeth not erupting in their usual position. 

Hyperactive lip muscles 

The overactivity of the oral musculature, especially the upper lips, makes the smile wider and leads to excessive gum display. The hyperactive muscles pull the lips more while speaking or smiling. 

Short upper lip 

 If the upper lip is short or hyperactive in excessive muscle activity, it can pull the lips higher while smiling, leading to more gum display. 

Treatment options available- Gummy Smile Correction 

Various treatment options are available, and our experts have decided on the best-suited option after a comprehensive clinical examination of your case. 

Gingivectomy

Gingivectomy is a procedure where we remove excessive gum tissue to expose more teeth. This helps create a more balanced gum line. The latest method uses dental lasers rather than the traditional scalpel blade method.

Crown lengthening

We make incisions and adjust the gum and bone levels to achieve the desired appearance. In crown lengthening, the excessive gum tissue is removed to expose more of the tooth structure. In some cases, a small amount of bone tissue os also removed to expose the clinical crown. 

Gum contouring

Gum contouring, or gingival recontouring, is the process of reshaping the gum line to create a balanced and symmetrical one. It is usually done using dental lasers or the traditional scalpel blade method. Gum grafting can be accompanied by this procedure to cover areas with insufficient gum coverage. 

Lip repositioning

The upper lip muscle attachments are altered to reposition them into the desired position. The modification leads to limited movement of the upper lips, which leads to normal gum display. 

Orthognathic surgery

It is a surgical process in which the bony tissues are modified to solve the gummy smile. The procedure aims at repositioning the upper jaw and facial bones and correcting the jaw discrepancies.