Treatment of Gummy Smile
Treatment of gummy smile can be performed by gum minor surgery, adjusting the upper lip muscles, relaxing muscle injection, or combined orthodontics – bone surgery, depending on the cause of the gum exposure.
Signs That You Might Have a Gummy Smile
- When you smile, more gum tissue shows than your teeth
- Your teeth look short, as if they haven’t fully grown out
- You feel “your smile isn’t pretty”, lacking confidence when talking or laughing
- Your upper lip raises too high when smiling
- Gums are thick, and tooth proportions look imbalanced
Gummy Smile Treatment According to Severity
Level 1: Mild Gummy Smile (2–3 mm)
- Gum exposure is slight when smiling.
- Teeth may appear a bit short, but not severely misaligned.
- The upper lip moves normally, without exaggerated lift.
Level 2: Moderate Gummy Smile (3–4 mm)
- Noticeable gum exposure that affects smile aesthetics.
- Teeth may be short or slightly recessed.
- The upper lip elevates higher than usual.
Level 3: Severe Gummy Smile (> 4 mm)
- Gum exposure across most of the teeth, leading to a very unbalanced smile.
- Often associated with overbite, underbite, or a long upper jaw bone.
- Usually caused by skeletal issues rather than just gum or lip problems.
Does the Treatment Hurt?
- Most methods use local anesthesia, so it’s generally painless.
- New-generation laser technologies cause minimal bleeding, recover quickly, and don’t require complicated post-treatment restrictions.
- Lip surgery or jaw surgery are done in a sterile operating environment, safely and under close supervision.
- “95% of patients say: ‘It’s much gentler than I expected, light and heals fast.’”
Aesthetic Benefits After Treatment
- A soft, natural smile line
- Teeth look longer and more beautiful
- The lip moves more harmoniously when smiling
- The face appears more youthful and attractive
- You can smile freely without covering your mouth
- Increased confidence in communication and photography
