Treatments to fix your gummy smile in Dodington TA5
 

What is it?

Excessive gum tissue is a condition in which a person shows more gum than usual when smiling. The teeth look too small, or the smile fails to make an impact due to too much gum. Although excessive gum tissue is usually a natural occurrence, it can cause people to feel embarrassed and self-conscious about their smile.
 

What causes gumminess?

A gummy smile in Dodington TA5 occurs when the gum sits too high or too low over the teeth, a condition that typically results from the following factors:
 

• Certain medications and orthodontic treatments
• Poor dental hygiene
• Misaligned bites
• Developmental variations of the upper jawbone
• Excessive bone growth in the upper jaw
• High lip lines (the upper lip rises higher than usual when smiling)

Additionally, gums that are too high (making the teeth appear longer) are often caused by gingival recession: a condition that pulls back gum tissue from teeth to expose the roots. Receding gums can also lead to serious dental complications, namely, tooth decay and even tooth loss. Moreover, receding gums can be a symptom of gum disease which can become worse if left untreated.
 

What treatments can fix a gummy smile in Dodington TA5?

• Gum contouring:
  This routine cosmetic procedure uses a laser to reshape the gum tissue and remove any excess to create a fuller, even smile.
   
• Crown lengthening surgery:
  Performed under local anesthesia, this procedure is used when the gumminess is more noticeable. Soft gum tissue is removed, and the underlying bone is then modified. Finally, the gum tissue is then contoured so the teeth look longer.
   
• Lip lowering surgery:
  Severe cases of excessive gum tissue may be helped by the surgical lowering of the upper lip. This surgery can be performed under local anesthetic in the dentist's office, and ensures less gum tissue shows when smiling.