So-called ‘gummy’ smiles can be treated with laser gum sculpting, which our highly skilled and trained team here at Brimington Dental Practice are able to perform in-house. Patients with ‘gummy’ smiles often feel frustrated and disappointed by the appearance of their smile and think there is nothing they can do about it.
While there’s no clinical definition of what constitutes a ‘gummy’ smile, it is generally understood to be when there is more gum on show when you smile than appears natural. They can be caused by genetics, an overgrowth of gum tissue, hyperactive lip muscles, enlarged gums, or a bulging upper jaw otherwise known as vertical maxillary excess.
Regardless of the cause of a patient’s ‘gummy’ smile, we can help treat it with laser gum sculpting. Using lasers, we can lift and sculpt the gums, contouring them into a more desirable shape, so that there is more tooth on the show and the smile is left looking naturally enhanced. The laser seals the blood vessels automatically, so the recovery period is minimal with very little bleeding or inflammation involved. Most patients will need just one appointment for this treatment, and you’ll be able to leave the practice with a smile to feel happy about.
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