Gummy Smile
Gummy Smile
Gummy smile
A Gummy Smile is when some people smile, their upper lip elevates far above their upper teeth, exposing the gums. This happens due to several causes. One of the causes is hyperactive muscles elevating the upper lip. Occasionally, the gummy smile is also exacerbated by a thin upper lip that further contributes to the problem by exposing the upper gum even more. Fortunately, a gummy smile can be simply and effectively corrected by Botulinum toxin injections to reduce the activity of the muscle that elevates the upper lip.
What are the causes of a Gummy Smile?
One of the most common causes of a gummy smile is an overgrowth of tissue that covers too much of your teeth. This makes your teeth appear short because your gums are covering too much enamel. Extra gum tissue can develop because of genetics, certain medication, as well as inflammation in your gum tissue.
How is this treated?
A small amount of Botulinum toxin will be injected at both sides of the junction of nostril and nose to mouth fold to weaken the muscles. Within the next 3-10 days, the elevation of the upper lip will gradually become less and your new smile is transformed! You will show less gum and have much more confidence to smile without inhibition. The full result will be achieved 2 weeks after the treatment.
Factors To Consider
Factors To Consider
As our teeth wear out through use, they become shorter; our body responds by moving teeth downwards (upper jaw) and upwards (lower jaw) in a process called compensatory eruption. Gums follow this movement, increasing the perceived ratio of gum to the tooth, creating a gummy smile.
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