If you feel that your gums are more visible than you would like while smiling, it is called a gummy smile. Having a gummy smile is a common cosmetic issue. Approximately 10% of 20-30 years old adults consider their smiles “gummy”. There are several options to improve the appearance of a gummy smile. Visit your dentist and he will recommend a treatment from many available options including re-aligning teeth, a gingivectomy, crown lengthening, orthognathic surgery, and lip repositioning, even use of anti-wrinkle injections to relax the lip muscles.
Whether or not you consider yourself to have a gummy smile is largely a matter of personal aesthetics. However, the following could be the possible symptoms of a gummy smile.
Generally, if you show 3 to 4 millimeters of the gum line while smiling then it is considered out of proportion.
Several factors cause a gummy smile. Some of those are the following.
If you consider yourself to have a gummy smile then visit your dentist and they will discuss the best options available for you. You should expect the following from the dentist.
If you don’t want surgery then you can also see your dentist for a Temporary Anchorage Device (TAD). It helps to pull your teeth into a position that may reduce your gummy smile or consider anti-wrinkle injections to relax the effect of the upper lip muscle.
Once the gummy smile treatment is complete, it will take a few weeks for the recovery. You will have to take extensive care of your oral health. However, the following things may happen.
The cost of gummy smile treatment depends on the nature of the treatment. If it needs a laser treatment for a minor issue then it will cost less. However, if there is a need for surgery or multiple treatments then the fees will be higher. Usually, the cost ranges between £300 and £5000. Having this treatment can have a profound effect on your confidence in smiling and we feel can be a very conservative treatment to produce a significant improvement in your smile.
If you feel you have a gummy smile then book an appointment with one of our dentists for a consultation to see how we can restore your beautiful smile.
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