Gummy Smile Correction

• A beautiful smile is your most important facial feature.
• Smile is considered gummy if too much gum tissue is exposed when you smile.
• Sometimes the teeth are also exposed even when you are not smiling. The ratio of lips - gums - teeth isn't balanced.
• Fortunately your gummy smile can easily be corrected by a gummy smile correction.

1. Overactive upper lip elevator muscle

2. Close attachment between the upper lip and gums

3. Excess gum tissue

4. Naturally small or short teeth

• Gummy smile correction can be done by simple procedures such as gingivoplasty, gingivectomy or/and crown lengthening followed by giving porcelain veneers or crowns, if needed.
• Mild Gummy Smile: If the amount of gum tissue displayed while smiling is less than 25% of the entire length of the teeth, it is considered a mild gummy smile.
• Moderate Gummy Smile: If the amount of gum tissue displayed is between 25% and 50% of the length of the teeth, it is considered a moderate gummy smile.
• Advanced Gummy Smile: If the amount of gum tissue displayed is between 50% and 100% of the length of the teeth, it is considered an advanced gummy smile.
• Severe Gummy Smile: If the amount of gum tissue displayed is greater than 100% of the length of the teeth, it is considered a severe gummy smile.

One effective way to correct a gummy smile is through veneers—thin, custom-made shells placed over the tooth surface. Veneers not only improve the appearance of your smile but also protect and reshape teeth for a more balanced look.