Gummy Smile Treatment - Brooklyn, NYC
Do Your Gums Show Too Much When You Smile? We Can Help!
What Is a Gummy Smile?
An ideal smile is balanced and symmetrical with little to no gum tissue showing above the upper teeth. If too much gum tissue shows when you smile (called “excessive gum display” or “gummy smile”), it can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance and make you hold back when you laugh, smile, or speak. Our team at Always Beautiful Smile offers several options for gummy smile treatments in Brooklyn, NY, to help you feel truly confident!
How Long Do Gummy Smile Results Last?
Results vary by treatment type. BOTOX® for a gummy smile typically lasts three to four months before a touch-up is needed, while laser gum contouring and crown lengthening provide long-lasting, often permanent, results since they physically reshape the gum tissue. During your consultation, our team can walk you through which option best fits how long-term you’d like your results to be.
Is Gummy Smile Treatment Painful?
Most gummy smile treatments involve minimal discomfort. BOTOX injections are quick with little to no downtime, and laser gum contouring is more precise and comfortable than traditional gum surgery, with faster healing. Crown lengthening, being a more involved procedure, may come with a short recovery period, which our team will walk you through beforehand.
What Causes a Gummy Smile?
- Genetics
- Overactive upper lip muscles
- Small tooth proportions
- Overgrown or excessive gum tissue
- Jaw growth or alignment issues
- Medications that affect gum size
Why Treat a Gummy Smile?
Improving a gummy smile can boost your self-esteem and help your smile look more balanced. These treatments can also create needed space for restorations like dental crowns.
- Boosts confidence and self-esteem
- Creates harmony and balance in the smile
- Improves oral function and appearance
- Enhances overall facial aesthetics
Versatile Solutions for Tailored Results
BOTOX in Brooklyn, NY, can relax the muscles that pull your upper lip too high when you smile. The treatment is quick, comfortable, and gives you results within a few days. The effects last three to four months, making this an excellent option for patients who want a non-surgical solution.
With regular treatments, your results will last longer, giving you consistent and natural-looking improvement.
Using the advanced Fotona dental laser, we can gently reshape the gumline to reveal more of your natural teeth. This procedure is precise, comfortable, and promotes faster healing than traditional methods. Laser gum contouring creates a more even smile and reduces excess gum tissue, helping to minimize plaque traps and improve gum health.
Crown lengthening in Brooklyn, NY, is a procedure that adjusts the gum and bone around teeth to reveal more of the tooth structure. It is frequently done to prepare a tooth for a restoration, such as a dental crown. Crown lengthening can be performed on a single tooth or multiple teeth to create a more balanced appearance.
Is a Gummy Smile Treatment Right for You?
- You feel self-conscious about your gums showing when you smile
- You have an uneven gumline or teeth that look too short
- You have healthy gums and teeth, but want cosmetic improvement
- You take medications or have a medical condition that causes your gums to grow
- There is not enough exposed tooth structure for a needed crown, bridge, or filling
Gummy Smile Treatment That Supports Oral Health, Too
Our gummy smile treatments in Brooklyn, NY, can boost your confidence and even improve your oral health! These options can be an important part of your comprehensive plan. We offer flexible financing solutions to ensure your smile gets exactly the care it needs. Our goal is to make an ideal smile and excellent oral health as accessible as possible.
FAQ
What is a gummy smile?
A gummy smile occurs when too much gum tissue is visible above the upper teeth when smiling, which can make teeth look shorter and affect the overall balance of your smile.
What causes a gummy smile?
Common causes include genetics, an overactive upper lip muscle, small tooth proportions, overgrown gum tissue, jaw alignment issues, or certain medications that cause gum tissue to grow.
What treatments are available for a gummy smile?
Always Beautiful Smile offers BOTOX injections, laser gum contouring with the Fotona dental laser, and crown lengthening, depending on the cause and severity of your gummy smile.
How long does BOTOX for a gummy smile last?
BOTOX results for a gummy smile typically last three to four months, and consistent treatment over time can help results last even longer.
Is laser gum contouring better than traditional gum surgery?
Laser gum contouring is more precise and comfortable than traditional methods and typically allows for faster healing while still effectively reshaping the gumline.
Do I need a healthy mouth before treating a gummy smile?
Generally, yes. Gummy smile treatment works best when your teeth and gums are otherwise healthy, though some patients undergo it alongside treatment for other oral health conditions.
Is gummy smile treatment purely cosmetic?
Not always. In some cases, gummy smile treatments like crown lengthening are used to expose more tooth structure needed for a restoration, such as a crown or bridge, making it both a cosmetic and functional treatment.
How do I know which gummy smile treatment is right for me?
The best way to find out is a personalized consultation, where our team evaluates the cause of your gummy smile and recommends the option, or combination of options, suited to your goals. Schedule a consultation or call (929) 673-0735 to get started.
