Gummy Smile
Painless laser gum contouring, lip elevation control, and aesthetic porcelain veneers.
Concerns are simply starting points for conversation. This page is designed to inform, not to diagnose. Every individual presentation is unique.
Understanding Gummy Smiles & Balanced Proportions.
A gummy smile happens when more than 3 to 4 millimeters of pink gum tissue is visible above your upper teeth when you smile broadly. While completely healthy medically, showing too much gum can make your teeth look unusually short, square, or childlike.
Gummy smiles come from a few anatomical reasons: extra gum tissue covering teeth that never receded fully, strong upper lip muscles that pull your lip high up when smiling, or short tooth crowns. At 22 Luna, Dr. Niharika combines dental precision with facial aesthetics to offer painless laser gum contouring, gentle lip relaxation, and smile design veneers to establish balanced, elegant tooth-to-gum proportions.
Affects about 10–14% of young adults, and is more frequently noticed by women.
Signs you may notice.
What people often experience when navigating this concern.
Possible causes.
Concerns typically stem from a combination of internal and external factors.
Extra Gum Tissue Covering Teeth
Gum tissue did not recede naturally during tooth development, leaving beautiful enamel hidden underneath.
Hyperactive Upper Lip Muscles
Lip elevator muscles pull the upper lip higher than average when smiling.
Upper Jaw Bone Structure
Natural upper jaw bone shape positions the dental arch slightly lower relative to the upper lip.
Short or Worn Down Teeth
Genetically small teeth or teeth flattened by nighttime grinding create a disproportionate gum display.
When should you seek advice?
Consultation is not about emergency; it is about replacing guesswork with an unhurried medical perspective.
Possible treatment options.
These procedures represent clinical pathways often recommended for this concern. During your consultation, we evaluate which single option or combined protocol is most appropriate for your skin biology.
Correction of Gummy Smile
Precision diode laser gum contouring (gingivectomy) to painlessly sculpt excess gum tissue and reveal your full natural tooth length with zero bleeding.
Smile Designing
Comprehensive digital smile planning to establish balanced tooth-to-gum proportions and symmetrical smile arch curvature.
Botox
Micro-precision relaxation of the hyperactive lip elevator muscles so the upper lip rests gracefully at the top of your teeth.
Porcelain Veneers
Custom ceramic veneers placed after laser contouring to create elongated, luminous, and elegant tooth proportions.
Prevention & daily care.
Simple, effective habits that support barrier resilience and maintain clinical progress.
Maintain good oral hygiene along the gumline to prevent inflammatory gum puffiness
Consult with a cosmetic dental specialist before considering any invasive surgical procedures
Schedule periodic touch-ups every 4 to 6 months if choosing muscle-relaxation lip moderation
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct, transparent answers regarding gummy smile.
Is laser gum contouring (gingivectomy) painful?
Not at all. We use gentle local numbing and an advanced soft-tissue laser that seals nerve endings and blood vessels as it gently sculpts, resulting in zero bleeding, no stitches, and quick healing.
How does Botox treat a gummy smile?
Will gum tissue grow back after laser contouring?
Harmonize your smile line and gum display.
Schedule your gummy smile assessment with Dr. Niharika at 22 Luna.
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