A gummy smile, where more gum tissue shows than you would like when you smile, is a common concern. In many cases, it can be improved with the right approach.
At OP Smiles, we evaluate gummy smiles as part of a broader focus on how the teeth, gums, and facial proportions work together. By identifying the underlying cause, we can create a plan that brings the smile into better balance while maintaining a natural, healthy appearance.
Excess gum display can come from several sources, and identifying the right one is the first step toward the right solution. The most common causes include:
Identifying the underlying cause allows us to recommend the right approach, whether that involves orthodontic movement, gum contouring, or a combination of both.
Excess gum display can come from several sources, and identifying the right one is the first step toward the right solution. The most common causes include:
Identifying the underlying cause allows us to recommend the right approach, whether that involves orthodontic movement, gum contouring, or a combination of both.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause and is tailored to each patient’s needs. This may involve orthodontic treatment to reposition the teeth and jaws, gum contouring to reshape excess tissue, or a combination of both.
Our orthodontists evaluate how the teeth, gums, and facial structure work together and recommend the approach that will create the most balanced, natural, and stable result.
For cases where the gum line can be improved through reshaping, we offer precise gum contouring in-house. This allows us to maintain consistency throughout treatment and ensure the final result reflects the same level of precision from start to finish.
A well-treated gummy smile looks balanced and natural. The goal is not to eliminate gum display, but to create the right proportion between the teeth and gums so the smile appears harmonious and complete.
By adjusting the gum line and tooth display appropriately, we can improve how the smile fits within the face while maintaining a natural appearance.
Many patients are surprised by how much of a difference even a subtle change in the gum line can make to the overall look of their smile.
If you are concerned about how much gum shows when you smile, it may be worth a closer evaluation. In many cases, the underlying cause can be addressed with a straightforward and well-planned approach.
Schedule a complimentary consultation at our Boone or North Wilkesboro office, and we will evaluate your smile and guide you through the options that best fit your goals.
If you are concerned about how much gum shows when you smile, it may be worth a closer evaluation. In many cases, the underlying cause can be addressed with a straightforward and well-planned approach.
Schedule a complimentary consultation at our Boone or North Wilkesboro office, and we will evaluate your smile and guide you through the options that best fit your goals.
