Treatment of Gummy Smile with Aesthetic Crown Lengthening

Are you embarrassed when you smile because you feel like too much of your gum is showing? If so, you might be wondering, “Do I have a gummy smile?” A gummy smile is a smile that shows an excessive amount of gum under the upper lip. It can often lead to poor self-esteem. But the good news is that Dr. Azzawi’s gummy smile correction in Vienna  can transform your smile safely and give you a great and nice Smile looking .

 

The effects of a gummy smile

A smile is much more than just a facial movement. Having an imbalanced smile can reduce your confidence and self-esteem. Research has shown that people recognize and prefer specific shapes and ratios when they look at faces.

For example, in one study, researchers found that people thought a smile was unattractive if it showed three millimeters or more of space between the gum and upper lip.  Other researchers have found  that for women, a normal amount of visible gingiva may be only one or two millimeters maximum.

Gummy smiles are tied to your genetics, and they are more common in women than men.

A gummy smile may be caused by:

• Teeth that appear short because they erupted improperly and remain partially covered by gum tissue
• Teeth that are small in comparison to the gums due to genetics or wear
• An upper lip that is too short
• A hyperactive upper lip that is normal in length when the face is resting but lifts too high when smiling exposing a lot of gum tissue
• Gums that are long or enlarged, known as gingival hypertrophy
• An overgrowth of the upper jaw, called vertical maxillary excess, that makes gums bulge out

How can i fix or treat my  Gummy Smile ?

We can treat your Gummy Smile with Crown lengthening which is a micro-surgical procedure used in esthetic rehabilitations for achieving harmony between tooth display and gingival display. Based on design, this type of procedure can be performed for one or more teeth and it is done in one visit. The result is immediate.

If too much of your gums cover the surface of your teeth, your Dentist in Vienna Dr.Azzawi  might recommend a procedure known as a gingivectomy or Crown lengthening . This is also known as gum contouring and involves the removal of extra gum tissue.

I’m unhappy with the way my smile looks, but I’m not sure exactly what’s wrong. What should I do?

A great-looking smile comes from the harmonious dynamic between teeth, lips and gums. If you feel your smile could use a little improvement, we can help you identify the things you like about it, and point out the things that need improvement. Working with an experienced cosmetic dentist in Vienna Dr.Azzawi is the great  way for you to get the smile you’ve always dreamed about.