When is Lip Lowering Recommended for Gummy Smiles?

Excess gingival display, also known as gummy smiles, can have a large impact on how confident you feel about your smile. Gummy smiles can occur as a result of several factors, including a high lip line or hypermobile lips. This is when the lip muscles simply pull the lip back further than would be considered normal. As a result, it exposes more than the average amount of gum tissue. If you have a gummy smile due to a hypermobile lip, you may be a candidate for our lip lowering procedure.

 

Lip lowering is a surgical procedure that limits the movement of the upper lip and repositions it to expose less gum tissue. The procedure is completed in just a single appointment, so you will get to walk out showing off the proportionate amount of gum and tooth in your smile. Local anesthesia is used during the procedure, and there is no visible scarring, since the procedure is performed on the inside of the lip. Also, the recovery periods tend to be short, so most people are ready to show off their new smiles shortly after the procedure.

 

Gummy smile lip lowering can be an excellent, minimally invasive treatment for those with hypermobile lips and gummy smiles. Call us today to learn more about gummy smile treatments or to schedule your appointment with our team.