Gummy Smile

Treatment options for a gummy smile

Initial consultation

A consultation for gingivectomy/gummy smile correction costs £80 with our gum specialist. During your consultation, we provide you with a full written treatment plan so that you are fully aware of the costs involved before we begin.

Crown lengthening

The crown lengthening process involves a surgical treatment to remove some of the bone around the root of the teeth. This increases the height of the tooth crown and re-positions the gum level to show less gum. Crown lengthening can give more predictable outcomes, with more certainty of the gum’s final position.

Gum reshaping (gingivectomy)

For mild cases of gummy smile, we can use gum reshaping (gingivectomy). This is done using a soft tissue laser to provide a very quick way of reducing the amount of gum tissue on display. This method only removes gum tissue and does not remove any underlying bone tissue. The advantage of the gum reshaping technique is its simple and minimally invasive nature. The disadvantage of this procedure is that the gum may re-grow. However, it has a good success rate and in combination with other treatments it can be very effective.

Veneers

If your gummy smile is caused by small or worn down teeth, we can use porcelain veneers or composite veneers to restore the teeth back to their former length and height and enhance your appearance.

Orthodontics

In some more complex scenarios, a gummy smile is caused by a genetically determined skeletal deformity. In some cases, this can be treated with orthodontic treatment. Mild to moderate issues can be rectified using Invisalign. More severe deformities are treated with orthognathic jaw surgery and orthodontics.