What are the best gummy smile treatments for me? (photo)

Doctor's Answer

Thanks for the D2D. Yes, you are right in that there are many ways to fix a gummy smile! I can only guess from the picture, but it looks like your gummy smile is caused by a longer mid face and overactive upper lip.

Your teeth appear to be the correct length so lengthening of the teeth with a laser or gum surgery would not be an option for you.

A simple option would be to treat the overactive upper lip. It might possible to Botox your lip so it doesn’t move so much when you smile, thus exposing less gums.

The best results could possibly be achieved with a vertical maxillary impaction, where the surgeon embarks on corrective jaw surgery, and the whole upper jaw is repositioned upwards. Needless to say, this procedure is much more invasive and you will need much more time to heal compared to a Botox injection.

If you are considering either option, it would be wise to consult an oral surgeon so they can better advice you after seeing your lips move in real life and the true proportions of your face.

Hope this helps! :)

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