A gummy smile is a condition where excessive gum tissue is visible above the upper teeth. This can overshadow your natural smile and detract from your overall appearance. At SRGN, we specialise in treatments that address gummy smiles, helping you achieve a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing smile.
A gummy smile is characterised by an excessive display of gum tissue when smiling. This can happen due to various factors, such as an overactive upper lip, an abundance of gum tissue, or the natural positioning and growth of your teeth. Although a gummy smile poses no health risks, it can make your teeth seem smaller and affect the balance of your facial appearance. As a result, some people may feel self-conscious, particularly in social settings or when being photographed.
At SRGN, Dr Ayad Harb and his team offer expert treatments to reduce the appearance of a gummy smile, giving you the confidence to smile freely. Our approach is tailored to your individual needs, ensuring that your results look natural and enhance your unique facial features. Whether you’re looking for a quick, non-surgical fix or a more permanent solution, we have the expertise to help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.
A common cause of a gummy smile is a hyperactive upper lip, where the lip lifts too high when smiling. Anti-wrinkle injections (often referred to as a “lip flip”) can relax the muscles of the upper lip, preventing it from rising too much and reducing the amount of gum that shows when you smile.
For those with an overgrowth of gum tissue, a gum contouring procedure might be the ideal solution. This treatment reshapes the gum line to expose more of the teeth, creating a more proportionate and attractive smile.
Sometimes, the positioning or eruption of teeth can contribute to a gummy smile. Orthodontic treatments, such as braces or Invisalign, can reposition the teeth and jaw to reduce gum exposure and enhance your smile’s appearance.
The lip flip is a quick and effective treatment using anti-wrinkle injections to relax the upper lip muscles, preventing it from lifting too high and reducing the appearance of a gummy smile. This non-surgical option offers subtle yet noticeable results.
