Many suffer from the appearance of the gum totally or partially while smiling known as gummy smile, which may distort the shape of the smile causing distress and embarrassment.

What are the options available to treat a gummy smile?
There are many treatment options that depend on the main cause of gummy smile, the most important of which are:

Gummy smile management using orthodontic treatment:
This method is often used in cases where there is a problem related to the growth of permanent teeth and their crookedness, which helps to restore the normal position of the teeth in a straight and controlled manner. With time the gums begin to adapt to the change in the location of the teeth which give a natural appearance and good result for those without any problems with the gums, jawbones, or upper lip.

Gummy smile treatment using botox injection:
It is considered an appropriate treatment for those who do not prefer orthodontics due to the length of the treatment period. Botox is used in the treatment of facial wrinkles, and thus injecting it into the muscles of the upper lip will reduce its activity and height when smiling. On the other hand, this solution is temporary and its effect takes several months and then it should be repeated.

Gummy smile treatment using corrective gingival surgery:
This method is used for those who suffer from excessive gums growth on the teeth, which makes the teeth appear smaller or shorter than normal, it is considered a plastic surgery for the dental crowns to appear natural.

Gummy smile treatment using maxillofacial surgery:
This method is used for those who suffer from deformities and protrusion in the jaw bones, which leads to the emergence of the gums during the smile. In this operation, the doctor treats the jaw bones, either by raising or shortening them to reduce their prominence from the face.

Gummy smile treatment by beautifying the upper lips:
This plastic surgery is used to treat the problems of the upper lips that lead to a gummy smile, by treating the shortness of the lips or reducing their activity to avoid raising them too strongly when smiling.

Gummy smile treatment using laser:
Laser gum smile treatment is one of the easiest treatment methods, as it gives effective and fast results. Furthermore, the recovery period is simple, short, not exhausting, and you will not suffer from bleeding or excruciating pain. Unfortunately, laser usage is not preferred in some cases such as the increase in gums underlying bone depth. In such cases the gums will grow again to their previous position and within several months you will notice that your gummy smile has returned again.

Therefore, the dentist is entrusted with determining the most appropriate method for safe and effective treatment to obtain a beautiful smile.


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