Why are my teeth small and my smile shows a lot of gum? This is called having a gummy smile.
What is the gummy smile?
A gummy smile is a condition in which a person shows a significant amount of gum when smiling. In other words, when a person smiles, a significant portion of his or her gums are visible instead of just showing the teeth.
Gummy smile can be caused by several factors, including:
- An abnormal position of the teeth.
- Excessive gum development.
- An abnormal eruption of the teeth.
- Hypertrophy of the levator labii muscle.
- Combination of the above factors.
Although gummy smile is not a serious medical condition, it can affect a person’s appearance and self-esteem.
How is a gummy smile treated?
In Ilzarbe Dental Clinic we can help you to make your smile look much more beautiful, we are experts in dental aesthetics, we will study your case and we will give you the best solution quickly and painlessly.
- Surgery: We remove excess gingival tissue to expose more of the teeth and improve the esthetics of the smile through a very simple procedure.
- Orthodontics: Orthodontic treatments can help correct an irregular bite and improve the position of the teeth to reduce the amount of visible gum in the smile.
- Cosmetic dentistry: Dentistry offers a variety of procedures, such as veneers or teeth whitening, to improve the appearance of the teeth and thereby reduce attention to the gums.
The smile is one of the most important features of our face, and a beautiful, bright smile can make us feel more confident and happy.
Don’t think twice, call us and enjoy a beautiful smile!
Dr. Laura Soria. Especialista en estética dental en Clínica dental Ilzarbe.
