No one is perfect. In fact, those imperfections are a core part of what makes you special! Your uniqueness is a fundamental part of what makes you beautiful.
Finding a way to embrace (and even celebrate) your so-called flaws will help you feel confident and capable of lighting up every room. It’s important to look for beauty in your imperfections, but we know that this is often easier said than done.
It’s far too easy to fixate on our imperfections, particularly those related to our smiles. We often smile dozens of times every day, after all. If you’re self-conscious about the appearance of your smile, though, you’re more likely to hold back in social settings and try not to smile.
Life is too short to hide your smile. Fortunately, modern dentistry can help. There are various dental procedures available today to improve certain imperfections, like an overly gummy smile.
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but there are certain characteristics commonly associated with the ideal smile. Cosmetic dentists consider symmetry, tooth shape, alignment, positioning, spacing, colour, and gum visibility as the most important aesthetic features.
Teeth are typically in the spotlight, with extra focus on their length, width, positioning, and hue. However, the gums play an equally significant role in creating the perfect smile.
Gums frame your teeth and highlight your beautiful smile. An unattractive or unhealthy frame takes away from even the brightest, healthiest, and most aesthetic set of pearly whites.
Excessive gum display is known as a “gummy smile.” When there is too much gum, your teeth can appear too short or asymmetrical. If your gums have receded, on the other hand, your teeth will look too long.
Imperfect gums detract from the overall appearance of your smile, but so do unhealthy gums. Keeping a strict at-home oral hygiene routine (including brushing twice a day, flossing once daily, and drinking plenty of water) is essential for maintaining the appearance of your gums.
You can’t correct a gummy smile on your own. You need professional help from an experienced and trusted family dentist. Family dentists possess comprehensive knowledge, which allows them to take the whole picture into consideration.
Consequently, they can personalize treatment for your unique mouth and smile goals. They’re also committed to improving your overall oral health and the appearance of your smile.
Only a qualified dentist can accurately diagnose the cause of your gummy smile and come up with the most suitable treatment plan. This might involve removing excess gum tissue, changing how your lips move, or reshaping your jaw.
Are you ready to smile with confidence? Speak to your dentist at Oakville Place Dental. We’ll help you determine which of these treatment plans is best for you. Every smile is different, so it’s very important to discuss your options with a top family dentist in Toronto.
It’s possible to treat your gummy smile without surgery by using botox. Although the results are temporary (only lasting up to six months), some patients prefer botox precisely because it is less invasive than surgical procedures. Botox is quick, effective, relatively inexpensive, and completely safe with little risk of complications.
Botox is a muscle relaxant. In gummy smile treatments, a small amount of botox is injected in the area between the nose and the upper lip. Doing so relaxes the elevator muscles in the upper lip, limiting the rise of the upper lip when you smile. As a result, less gum is shown when you smile, creating a more attractive (and less gummy) smile.
After the procedure, you should start to see results within the next seven days. However, botox is a short-term fix. The best way to permanently correct your gummy smile is through surgery.
Gel substances like Juvederm are injected into the upper lip to make it fuller. This results in the gums being less noticeable. More expensive than Botox.
Gingivectomy surgery, also known as a gum-lifting or crown-lengthening procedure, removes excess gum tissue (and sometimes bone) from your smile. This reveals more of the natural tooth, resulting in a smile that is less gummy and more appealing.
This procedure can be done using a surgical knife or a laser. Laser gum treatment is minimally invasive, resulting in very little bleeding and faster recovery times. In complex cases, however, a surgical knife is more commonly used. Regardless of the tool used, the surgeon carefully sculpts and evens out the gum line, making for a more natural smile.
This procedure is completed in just one visit to your Toronto dental clinic. Local anesthetic is used, so you shouldn’t feel any discomfort during the surgery.
The lip-repositioning, lip-lowering, or lip-suspension procedure restricts how high the upper lip can rise when you smile. This keeps it closer to your teeth, enhancing the appearance of the upper lip. In doing so, it minimizes the amount of visible gum.
This surgery is a relatively quick process, often requiring less than an hour. You are given an injection of local anesthetic to numb the area, so you won’t feel any pain. Then, the surgeon makes one or two incisions in the upper gum line and removes a small strip of tissue from the inside of the upper lip. They suture the upper and lower sections together, thus repositioning your lip into a lower position.
An added bonus is that some women find they have a fuller upper lip after the procedure!
In severe cases, corrective jaw surgery can reposition the upper jaw. The operation shortens and reshapes overgrown upper jaw bones so that the upper and lower jaws are balanced and in the correct position relevant to one another. It also essentially shortens the visible gum line. Moderate-to-severe gummy smiles can be a sign that the jaw structure is too high or positioned too far forward.
This is an invasive procedure, but it is necessary to correct bite issues, malocclusion, asymmetrical jaws, and excessively gummy smiles.
Whether your gummy smile is mild or more pronounced, you don’t have to settle for feeling self-conscious about it. With a range of effective gummy smile treatment options, you can find the approach that best aligns with your needs, goals, and comfort level.
The first step is a personalized consultation with a qualified family dentist who can recommend the best course of action based on your unique smile. At Oakville Place Dental, we’re here to help you feel confident every time you smile.
To make an appointment for a smile makeover, call Oakville Place Dental Office at 905-842-6030 or contact us here.
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