Gummy Smile
Our smiles are part of what makes us who we are; they are personal to each individual and all uniquely beautiful. That being said, we understand that not everyone is entirely happy with their smile, including those with a gummy smile. A gummy smile is described as when more than 2mm of gum shows above the teeth when smiling. If this sounds like you, Cityskin could have the answer. Book a gummy smile consultation to discuss options for a solution with an experienced member of our treatment team.
What causes a gummy smile?
Causes of a gummy smile include:
- The shape and height of the teeth – patients with short upper teeth can have a high gum to tooth ratio.
- The amount of gum covering the teeth – excess gum tissue can be removed in a dental cosmetic procedure to make the teeth look taller.
- The amount that the upper lip moves when you smile – patients with gummy smiles often have a very active muscle known as ‘levator labii superioris alaeque nasi’ or LLSAN for short LLSAN lives alongside the nose and is responsible for lifting the upper lip.
FAQs
Results appear about 5-7 days after treatment and can last for up to 3 months.
We understand that our patients want to be fully informed prior to a treatment, and this includes being aware of what to expect in terms of pain. We encourage you to book a free consultation so that an experienced treatment clinician can discuss the treatment process with you and answer your questions about pain and pain management.
If the position of the lip already exhibits a lower middle section compared to the outer lip before treatment, undergoing gummy smile treatment may result in an undesired outcome known as a “Joker smile.”
This limitation applies to individuals whose lip position, specifically the bottom of the middle lip, is lower than the bottom of the outer lip when smiling. In such cases, further relaxation of the LLSAN muscle can potentially accentuate the asymmetry and lead to an unbalanced smile.
If you have a lip position that falls into this category, our experienced team can assess your specific situation during a consultation and recommend appropriate alternatives that will help achieve your desired smile aesthetics.
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Clinic Locations
Cityskin has clinics across Melbourne offering solutions to your facial concerns, such as wrinkle management, volume enhancement, double chin removal, collagen stimulating, facial slimming, tooth grinding, and more. To discuss your treatment options with a Cityskin clinician, we encourage you to book a consultation.
If you are a new patient, please proceed to book a free 30-minute consultation under the “I am a new patient” section. All our consultations for new patients at Cityskin are free.
To get in touch with us at any of our clinics please visit the contact page or message us on live chat.