Excessive Gum Display While Smiling
Excessive Gum Display While Smiling
Face Concerns
Understanding Excessive Gingival Display and Treatment Options: Excessive gingival display refers to a smile in which a greater amount of gum tissue is visible above the upper teeth. While some gum show can be a normal anatomical feature, some patients seek assessment of treatment options to reduce the amount of visible gum tissue when smiling. This is often referred to as a “gummy smile”.
What Causes Excessive Gingival Display?
Several factors may contribute to excessive gingival display.
Excessive lip elevation: When smiling, the upper lip may elevate to a degree that exposes more gum tissue.
Hyperactive lip muscles: Overactive muscles involved in upper lip movement can increase gum exposure.
Short upper lip: A naturally shorter upper lip may result in greater visibility of the gums when smiling.
Excessive gum tissue: In some cases, excess gingival tissue or underlying dental factors may contribute to this appearance.
Assessment and Treatment Options at Beauty by Doctor (BBD)
At Beauty by Doctor, located in Bondi Junction in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, treatment suitability is assessed during consultation. Management options may include muscle-relaxing treatment to reduce excessive upper lip elevation in appropriate cases. In selected patients, volumising treatment to the lips may also be considered as part of an individualised treatment plan.
Some presentations of excessive gingival display may have contributing dental, orthodontic, or skeletal factors. Where appropriate, referral to a dentist, orthodontist, or other relevant health practitioner may be recommended.
Why Choose Beauty by Doctor for Assessment of Excessive Gingival Display?
Medical expertise: The BBD team includes experienced medical practitioners and clinicians with knowledge of facial anatomy and smile dynamics.
Individualised approach: Treatment recommendations are based on clinical assessment, anatomy, and the patient’s goals.
Comprehensive care: A personalised treatment plan is developed based on individual assessment and suitability.
Consultation for Excessive Gingival Display
If you would like your smile assessed, a consultation can be arranged to discuss suitable treatment options. Pricing is discussed during consultation following assessment of your individual treatment plan.
Suitability for treatment is determined during consultation. All medical and cosmetic procedures carry risks, and outcomes vary between individuals. While complications are uncommon, it is important that potential risks, including rare adverse events, are understood. For more information, please refer to our Treatment Complications page: https://beautybydoctor.com/pages/concerns/treatment-complications