The Blog What is a Gummy Smile?
We all want to have the best smile and beam confidently when we walk into a room or smile for the camera. If your smile is causing you to feel embarrassed or self-conscious, there are cosmetic procedures that can be used to reduce the appearance of a gummy smile and make you feel better. It can all be achieved without having to go under the knife.
What does it mean to have a gummy smile?
A gummy smile refers to someone who has an excessive gingival display. It means that a lot of your gums are on display and may appear out of proportion. If there is 2-4mm of gum showing, you are considered to have a gummy smile.
There are different reasons for this. It could be that there is more gum tissue, which makes the teeth appear shorter. It could be because the upper lip is thinner or because of the position of your upper jaw. It can also be down to the size and shape of your teeth.
Sometimes, a gummy smile can be genetic as they often run in families.
The good news is that there is something that can be done to reduce your gummy smile.
Doctor-led aesthetic treatments for a gummy smile
Dealing with a gummy smile starts with a conversation with our expert cosmetic clinicians. Your Cosmetic Doctor or Nurse will provide you with a comprehensive assessment to help work out which treatment option will best address your gummy smile.
Your medically trained clinician may opt to address a gummy smile by:
- Adding volume and shape to your lips to hide your gums when you’re laughing or smiling
- Treating the over-active muscle that may be pulling on your upper lip when you smile, laugh or talk, exposing excessive gum tissue.
During your consultation, your clinician will provide all the details of your treatment options, including benefits, risks, costs and aftercare.
Your treatment
Treatment options for a gummy smile will be discussed with you. At Contour Clinics, you can expect to have minimum discomfort during your treatment. We can also use numbing cream and/or happy gas if it is required.
You can expect your results to last between 3-4 months, but they can last longer.
Contact Contour Clinics
At Contour Clinics, our expert clinicians carry out all our treatments for the best results. We also offer complimentary top-ups or corrections as part of our guarantee when our suggested treatment plan is followed.
If you want to get the smile you have always wanted without going under the knife, come along to Contour Clinics. You can book your complimentary consultation today, have a facial assessment and find your ideal option.