Gummy Smile Correction

Show the white, not the pink

Smiles may seem unpleasant if visibility of gums are more than required. Before choosing the right treatment for its correction, it is better to understand the reason for getting a gummy smile. What exactly is the root of the problem?

Reasons for gummy smile

Position of the lips
Lip size
Excessive lip raise while smiling
Passive eruption of teeth that gives and appearance of shorter and broader teeth
Excessive growth of gums onto the tooth
Excessive jaw growth

At Kamala Dental Speciality Hospital, a team of surgeons, headed by Dr.Segin Chandran, along with other speciality doctors will examine and ascertain the cause of such a condition. The treatment modality varies depending on the cause. The data obtained from radiographic investigations like CT scan and cephalograms guide the surgeons in finalizing the needful treatment strategy.

Treatment options at Kamala Dental

Gingival contouring (contouring of the gums)
Lip repositioning surgeries
Lip lengthening
Controlling the lip raise by inactivating the lip muscles using Botox
Intrusion of upper front teeth using orthodontics and mini-implants (TADs)
Orthognathic surgeries to correct the excessive jaw growth.

The Kamala Dental style of surgeries

Experienced surgeon

Digitally Planned treatment

Customized treatment protocols

Location

T. C. 29/4638, Near Centre Plaza,
Sree Mulam Club Junction,
Vazhuthacaud,
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala – 695014

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