Gummy Smile Treatment

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What Is a “Gummy Smile”?

A gummy smile is when excess gum shows (often >3–4 mm) on smiling. The cause can be one or more of:

  • Short-looking teeth (altered passive eruption)
  • Excess gum growth or uneven gum line
  • Hyperactive upper lip that lifts too high
  • Dento-alveolar extrusion (teeth erupted too far)
  • Vertical maxillary excess (jawbone proportion)

Treatment Options

  • Laser Gum Contouring (Gingivoplasty)
  • Crown Lengthening (Esthetic)
  • Botulinum Toxin (Lip Control)
  • Lip Repositioning Surgery
  • Orthodontics / Aligners
  • Veneers/Bonding
  • Orthognathic Surgery
  • Orthodontics / Aligners

Frequently Asked Questions

Not for gum-only procedures. Tooth reshaping happens only if you choose veneers/bonding to refine length and shape.

Yes, when bone levels are appropriate. If bone is too close to the gum edge, crown lengthening (bone recontouring) is needed for stability.

Yes. Botox can reduce lip lift for a few months. For a longer-term solution, lip repositioning may be recommended.

Most patients resume normal routine same/next day after laser/Botox. Crown lengthening or lip repositioning may need 3–7 days of modified diet and limited lip movement.

We design to your facial proportions—balanced gum heights, correct tooth length/width, and, if needed, subtle veneers—to keep results natural, not “done.”