redwood city Gummy Smile Treatment

Does your gummy smile leave you feeling self-conscious or embarrassed about smiling, laughing, or even speaking with friends or in public? We all deserve to smile confidently, and a gummy smile treatment can help you do just that.

What is a “gummy” smile?

A “gummy” smile is characterized by too much gum tissue that shows above the top teeth when a person smiles. Usually, a gummy smile can be corrected through crown lengthening, though occasionally more complex treatment may be required. No matter the cause, your Redwood City dentist is experienced in correcting gummy smiles and can determine which treatment option will help bring you the most beautiful and proportional smile. Schedule a consultation at the office of Dr. Ghina Morad today or stop by our office located at 2920 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94061.

Gummy smile treatment Redwood City

What can I expect from a gummy smile treatment process in Redwood City?

A gummy smile can be caused by many things, and may require more complex functional treatment. Dr. Morad has spent much of her professional career advancing her knowledge of both dentistry and orthodontics to better understand how the gums, teeth, jaw, and lips must interact to achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. She will accurately diagnose the cause of your gummy smile and provide you with the best treatment options for your needs.

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Gummy Smile treatment options in Redwood City

Redwood City laser gummy smile treatment

Laser Gummy Smile Treatment

Fixing a gummy smile can provide you with both cosmetic and functional benefits. Simply, aesthetic crown lengthening treatment can remove extra gum tissue and gum recontouring can reshape an uneven gum line. If decay below the gum line is discovered, crown lengthening can also aid in the removal of excess gum tissue to expose the decay below the surface and clear the area. We offer traditional treatment options or minimally-invasive laser treatment to improve your comfort during the procedure and accelerate healing time.

jaw correction

Upper Jaw Correction

Occasionally, Dr. Morad sees patients who need upper jaw correction to fix their gummy smile. Her orthodontic training in the placement of bone plates allows her to achieve movements that were impossible without hospital-based orthognathic surgery. She uses mini “pins” inserted under local anesthesia like any filling, providing anchors for an upward pull to the jaw during orthodontic treatment. Over time, the jaw bone is moved to a more pleasing position, eliminating both excessive gum tissue and the need for corrective jaw surgery.

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What are the most common causes of gummy smiles?

There are many causes of gummy smiles ranging from genetics to improperly erupted teeth to simple wear and tear. Here is a short list of the most common causes of gummy smiles:

  • Small teeth, due to genetics or wear
  • High lip line or short upper lip
  • “Long” upper jaw bone
  • Improperly erupted teeth
  • Hyperactive upper lip

Can facial harmony orthodontics treat my gummy smile?

We offer skeletal anchorage orthodontic treatment to correct a “gummy” smile or “long” upper jaw bone using mini pins that can pull the jaw up and make the extra bone naturally “shrink”. Over time, the jaw bone is moved to a more aesthetic position, eliminating the excessive gum tissue and the need for corrective jaw surgery.

Are you ready for a more confident smile?

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