Description

Gummy smile is characterised by excessive display of gums on smiling. A normal smile comprises of 2/3rd to 3/4th of the teeth being displayed and the rest covered by the lips over it. However, the presence of more than 2-3mm of gum display on speech or normal smiling is a characteristic of gummy smile and may cause un-aesthetic appearances. The presence of gummy smile is more predominant in females as compared to males. It is also carried over generations and has a hereditary inclination. Have you ever wondered if your full smile could show only your beautiful teeth and not the gums? Have you tried to hide your smile because of the gums being very prominent on smiling? If this is exactly what is bothering you, we have a solution to fix your ‘Gummy Smile’. Causes of Gummy Smile: • Short/ small teeth • Strong upper lip muscles • Increased vertical growth of face • Crooked teeth • Short upper lip In all the situations mentioned above, there is an excessive display of gums when you smile or speak, which leads to an unpleasant appearance and may also have a social and psychological impact on you. The good news is that it can be treated and brought to normal. The procedure for gummy smile correction is known as ‘Lip Repositioning Surgery’ Lip Repositioning surgery is a cosmetic surgery in which the lip is attached at a level closer to the teeth so that the gums display is reduced on smiling. This has been the gold standard treatment for gummy smile and is widely practiced by Dr Vadivelan Jeyachandran. It is a simple yet majorly effective cosmetic procedure that can contribute to a whole lot of difference in your appearance.

Filter tags