Detailed Assessment
Gum level, tooth proportions, lip movement and jaw position are reviewed together.
ESTHETIC DENTISTRY · GUMMY SMILE TREATMENT
Reveal more tooth. Balance your smile.
A gummy smile can have different causes — excess gum tissue, short-looking teeth, a hyperactive upper lip or jaw position. The right treatment begins by identifying which factor is creating the imbalance.
Samarani Clinic offers personalized options including laser gum contouring, a non-surgical Botox® approach for selected lip-related cases, and combination treatment when teeth or orthodontic factors also need correction.
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UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSE
The same appearance.
Different reasons.
A gummy smile is not a single diagnosis. It can be created by different combinations of gum tissue, tooth proportions, lip movement and jaw position.
A detailed assessment is therefore essential before choosing treatment, because changing the wrong structure will not create the most natural or stable result.
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Excess Gum Tissue
The gum may cover more of the natural enamel than necessary, making teeth appear shorter than they really are.
02
Short-Looking Teeth
Wear, altered eruption or tooth proportions can make the visible crowns appear shorter and increase the impression of gum display.
03
Hyperactive Upper Lip
In some patients, the upper lip rises higher than usual during smiling and exposes more gingival tissue.
04
Jaw Position
The vertical position or proportion of the upper jaw can also influence how much gum shows when smiling.
LASER GUM CONTOURING
Reshape the gumline.
Reveal more tooth.
When excess gum tissue is the primary cause, advanced dental lasers can be used to reshape the gumline with a high level of precision.
The treatment is designed to expose more of the natural tooth structure and create proportions that look more balanced with the lips and face.
PRECISION RESHAPING
Controlled treatment.
Immediate visual change.
Laser contouring allows the dentist to work selectively on the gumline while preserving surrounding tissue.
Because laser energy cauterizes as it works, bleeding and swelling can be reduced compared with more traditional soft- tissue approaches, and the new tooth-to-gum proportion is visible immediately after treatment.
02
NON-SURGICAL OPTION · BOTOX®
Treat the lip movement,
not the gum.
When excessive gum display is caused mainly by a hyperactive upper-lip muscle, precise Botox® injections may be used to reduce how far the lip rises during smiling.
This approach is non-surgical and temporary, making it an option for selected patients who want to improve smile balance without permanently changing the gumline.
COMBINATION THERAPY
One smile.
More than one factor.
Primary Cause
The treatment plan focuses first on the structure creating the greatest imbalance.
Combined Treatment
Veneers or orthodontics may be combined with gum or lip treatment when tooth position or proportions also need correction.
Facial Harmony
The final goal is a balanced relationship between teeth, gums and lips rather than simply reducing visible gum.
SCIENCE MEETS AESTHETICS
Not simply less gum.
Better proportion.
Correcting a gummy smile requires an understanding of facial aesthetics, dental proportions, lip dynamics and periodontal anatomy.
Samarani Clinic's goal is to create a result that looks naturally integrated with the patient's face rather than over-treated or artificially uniform.
25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Diagnose the cause.
Refine the balance.
With more than 25 years of experience in esthetic, restorative and periodontal dentistry, the Samarani Clinic team evaluates gummy-smile cases from both a biological and aesthetic perspective.
Treatment is selected according to the true cause and the patient's facial proportions, with a focus on natural-looking enhancement.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you
begin.
What causes a gummy smile?
It may result from excess gum tissue, teeth that appear short, excessive upper-lip movement, the position of the upper jaw, or a combination of these factors.
How does laser gum contouring work?
The laser reshapes excess gum tissue with precision to reveal more natural tooth structure and improve the tooth-to-gum ratio.
Can Botox® treat a gummy smile?
In selected cases where a hyperactive upper lip is the main cause, Botox® can temporarily reduce excessive upward lip movement.
Can gummy-smile treatment be combined with veneers?
Yes. Veneers or orthodontic treatment may be combined with gum or lip treatment when tooth shape, wear or position also affects the final smile proportions.
Which treatment is right for me?
The correct approach depends on the cause of the gum display. A clinical evaluation is required before recommending laser contouring, Botox®, orthodontics, veneers or a combined plan.
DON'T LET A GUMMY SMILE HOLD YOU BACK
A subtle change can create
a more confident smile.
Book a personalized assessment and discover which gummy-smile treatment option best matches your anatomy and goals.
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