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Achieve a More Balanced Smile with Gummy Smile Treatment
If you feel self conscious about showing too much gum tissue when you smile, treatment for a gummy smile at Long Beach Dental Health in Long Beach, CA can help. Whether the cause is excess gum tissue or an overactive upper lip, our team offers solutions such as gum recontouring and lip repositioning to create a more proportionate smile. These treatments adjust the relationship between your lip, gums, and teeth, giving you a smile that feels natural and balanced. It is a meaningful change for patients who have felt hesitant to smile fully.
Ready for a more confident smile? Contact Long Beach Dental Health at (562) 580-0597 to schedule your consultation today!
What Is Gummy Smile Treatment & Lip Repositioning?
Gummy smile treatment addresses an excessive display of gum tissue when smiling, which can result from excess gum, a short upper lip, or a hyperactive lip muscle. Lip repositioning is a minimally invasive procedure that limits how high the upper lip rises during a smile, reducing gum exposure without altering the teeth themselves. In some cases, this is combined with gum recontouring for a fully balanced result.
Advantages of Gummy Smile Treatment at Long Beach Dental Health
When you undergo gummy smile treatment at Long Beach Dental Health in Long Beach, CA, you gain a smile that feels more proportionate and confident. Some of the key advantages include:
- Reduces excess gum visibility when smiling
- Creates a balanced smile-to-lip ratio
- Minimally invasive with a quick recovery
- Long-lasting, stable results
- Improves self-confidence when smiling
- Can be combined with other cosmetic treatments
A gummy smile can affect how confident you feel in everyday interactions. By addressing the underlying cause, this treatment allows patients to smile freely without feeling the need to hide their teeth or gums.
Signs You May Benefit from Gummy Smile Treatment
Gummy smile treatment is an effective solution for patients who feel their smile shows too much gum tissue. If you notice any of the following signs, you may be a good candidate for this treatment:
- A significant amount of gum tissue shows when you smile
- Your upper lip rises noticeably higher than average when smiling
- Your teeth appear shorter than they actually are due to excess gum
- You feel self-conscious or avoid smiling fully in photos or conversation
- Your gum-to-tooth ratio looks disproportionate compared to your lip line
- You have already explored teeth whitening or veneers but still feel your gums are too visible
At Long Beach Dental Health, we carefully evaluate patients for gummy smile treatment during regular checkups. If you are unsure whether this treatment can help you, reach out to us at your next appointment, and we will determine if you are a suitable candidate.
Frequently Asked Questions
A gummy smile can result from excess gum tissue, a short or hyperactive upper lip, or how the teeth erupted, and sometimes a combination of these factors.