A harmonious smile depends on the proportional balance between three essential elements: the gums, the teeth, and the lips.

When at least one of these components does not respect the correct proportions, the phenomenon known as “gummy smile” may appear.

The causes of gummy smile vary considerably from one patient to another, and in order to identify the essential factor, Swan Clinic invites you to schedule a consultation for a personalized approach to your medical case.

Common causes of gummy smile

Among the most frequent causes of gummy smile are:

• Excessive muscular activity, when the marked contraction of the muscles causes exaggerated lifting of the upper lip, exposing a larger portion of the gum
• Excessive dental eruption, visible elongation of the upper front teeth caused by their exaggerated eruption
• Skeletal factors, excessive vertical development of the upper jaw
• Occlusion problems, the incorrect relationship between the incisors of the upper jaw and those of the lower jaw, or the presence of malocclusion
• Dental anatomy, short dental crowns at the level of the upper front teeth
• Gingival hyperplasia, excessive growth of the gingival tissue, which covers a larger surface of the tooth and becomes more visible
• Reduced size of the upper lip, a below-average volume of the upper lip may lead to gum exposure, especially during smiling

Treatment options

Several types of cosmetic procedures are used to correct gummy smile, depending on the particularities of each patient.

Certain aesthetic procedures can modify the shape of the upper lip by injecting specially designed substances that increase its volume and reduce the visibility of the gums.

Botox is a technique very frequently used in the correction of gummy smile.

The substance is injected into the muscles of the upper lip responsible for lifting it, reducing the intensity of muscular contractions.

In this way, the exposure of the gums during smiling is significantly diminished.

Hyaluronic acid injections can simultaneously correct two aspects, representing an effective aesthetic solution for the treatment of gummy smile.

The procedure allows lip augmentation, improving their appearance and volume.

As a result, the gums become less visible, and the smile gains a more harmonious appearance, enhanced by fuller and better contoured lips.

Consultation at Swan Clinic

We are waiting for you at Swan Clinic for more information regarding this aesthetic procedure.

You will enjoy a subtle but impactful transformation that will highlight the beauty of your smile.