This is when the bones of your upper jaw grow longer than their typical length. A gummy smile can happen when your upper lip is on the shorter side. And if your lips are hypermobile — which means they move dramatically when you smile — they might expose more of your gumline. Some medications can cause your gums to grow too much around your teeth.
This is known as gingival hyperplasia. Drugs that prevent seizures , suppress your immune system , or treat high blood pressure could cause the overgrowth of your gums. If untreated, the clinical overgrowth of gums can lead to periodontal disease. If too much of your gums cover the surface of your teeth, your dentist might recommend a procedure known as a gingivectomy. This is also known as gum contouring and involves the removal of extra gum tissue. If your insurance company considers the gingivectomy elective or cosmetic, you may have to pay the full cost for the procedure.
If your lips are the cause of your gummy smile, your doctor may suggest lip repositioning surgery. The procedure changes the position of your lips relative to your teeth. This will prevent the elevator muscles located in the area of your lip and nose from lifting your upper lip too high above your teeth. According to a scientific review , patients who had this procedure were still happy with the results 2 years after the surgery.
The cost of this procedure can vary depending on your doctor and where you live. If your jaw is part of the reason you have excessive gingival display, your dentist or oral surgeon may recommend orthognathic surgery. This procedure will balance the length of your upper and lower jaws. You may need to meet with both an orthodontist and a maxillofacial surgeon.
You will probably have one or more scans taken of your mouth to determine where your jaw has grown too far. The cost of orthognathic surgery is much higher than that of less invasive procedures.
If your surgery is medically necessary to prevent problems with your bite or your jaw, though, your insurance may cover the cost. This device can help pull your teeth into a position that may reduce a gummy smile.
Another cause of gummy smiles is a short upper lip. If your upper lip raises too much when you smile, it can also cause a gummy-looking smile. If your upper jaw has an overgrowth vertical maxillary excess , it can cause your gums to bulge and disrupt your smile proportions. So why should you bother fixing your gummy smile?
After treatment, you can look forward to a lot of amazing benefits. For one, you will feel more confident in your smile. This new confidence can bleed into other areas of your life too and help you become more outgoing and confident at work. What would you do with more confidence in yourself? Treating your gummy smile might also help you take better care of your oral health. Once you have a smile you love, you will feel more inspired to brush and floss your teeth and visit us for regular dental cleanings and exams.
Your oral health will improve and so will your overall health! Fortunately, if you want to treat your gummy smile, we have a lot of options to help you! Before we can recommend a specific treatment, you will need to book a consultation with Dr. He will evaluate your smile and determine which option will give you the best results possible. One of the best treatments for gummy smiles is gum contouring, or gum lift surgery.
This treatment consists of removing the excess gum tissue from around your teeth. This will expose more of your natural teeth and less of your gums when you smile.
The treatment is fast, effective, and relatively pain-free. Safarian uses a dental laser to make the most precise cuts possible to ensure your results look flawless. The dental laser also feels more comfortable than scalpels, promotes faster healing, and reduces bleeding and infection. There are a number of ways to improve gummy smiles, depending on the cause.
Periodontal plastic surgery known as crown lengthening removes and reshapes excess gum tissue to reveal more of the tooth. Lip hypermobility can be reduced with Botox injections to paralyze the muscles or in some cases with surgery to reposition the muscle attachments. Orthognathic surgery can be used to surgically reposition an overextended upper jaw. Other cosmetic enhancements such as orthodontics, bonding or porcelain restorations can also prove effective.
The first step is to obtain an accurate diagnosis for your gummy smile.
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