Treatment of gummy smile

What is a gummy smile? What is the reason?

Gummy smile (gummy smile) is a condition in which the distance from the tooth root to the upper lip border exceeds 3mm when smiling loudly, making the smile less charming and less confident. Gummy smiles form due to the following main reasons:

• Short tooth crown, hypertrophied gums:Gum tissue covers too much of the tooth crown length, causing the teeth to appear short and show a lot of gum when smiling.
• The upper lip pulling muscle is too active:The lip muscles are pulled too high when smiling, exposing the upper gums.
• The upper jaw bone develops excessively:Wooden bones or a deep bite cause the entire gum area to be pushed forward.

Modern gummy smile treatment method at Santé Dental Clinic

At Santé Dental, the doctor will examine directly to determine the exact cause and advise on thorough solutions:

• Aesthetic gingivectomy with SiroLaser Blue Laser:Gentle surgical method in just 60 minutes using blue wave Diode Laser imported from Germany. The laser not only creates extremely precise cuts but also seals blood vessels, eliminating bacteria for painless, bleeding-free and super-fast healing.
• Crown lengthening surgery (with bone correction):Applicable to cases where the alveolar bone margin is too thick. The doctor will remove a thin portion of the alveolar bone and cut the gums to shape a lasting smile that will not recur.
• Combination of tooth decay braces / Lip muscle contraction reduction injection:For cases of gummy smile due to deep bite or strong contraction of lip muscles.