A gummy smile is when there is too much gum tissue covering a person’s teeth or the gums are too prominent when they smile and either their teeth appear too small or so much gum tissue shows that the teeth are not seen
A ‘gummy smile’ is not so much a medical dilemma but is more of an aesthetic problem, it can affect a person’ general desire to smile and have a negative affect on an individual’s self-confidence,making them feel self conscious & affecting their mental wellbeing.
Reasons for a gummy smile are often genetic, but it can also be due to certain health conditions, smoking, a poor diet or as a side-effect to some high blood pressure medication This is a condition that mainly affects the front teeth but can also shape other teeth out of sight
Gum contouring, also known as gum reshaping, is a cosmetic form of dental treatment used to improve the general look of a person’s teeth. Advances in the treatment of a gummy smile mean that the gums can be treated with lasers a, it is generally a quick and often painless treatment performed under local anaesthetic. As well as removing gum the dentist will also work to reshape the gum that is to remain in place. The healing process is relatively quick if the laser device is used, as it works to seal blood vessels, in order to prevent excessive bleeding once the procedure is complete.
