Periodontal Oral or Gum Surgery Birmingham, AL
Gummy Smile
Treatment
Gum lifts also known as gum contouring is a solution for what is called “gummy smile” where too much gum tissue is shown when smiling and talking.
Your smile line or the teeth you show when you smile, can be influenced by several different factors which include:
- The shape and size of your lips
- Lip movement
- Facial muscles
- Gum tissue development
- The shape and size of your teeth
Your teeth aren’t necessarily too short, but are simply covered up by an excess of gum tissue, creating a gummy looking smile. Sometimes this can affect most of the front teeth, but other times only a few teeth may need treatment.
Gum recontouring can help correct an otherwise uneven gum line so it creates a more harmonious appearance, enabling the gums to beautifully frame the teeth. Ideally, you shouldn’t show very much gum tissue at all when smiling.