Home > Neuromuscular Orthodontics > Gummy smile treatment and correction

Gummy Smile Treatment

What is Gummy Smile?

The tissue which is also part of the lining of the mouth, covering the base of the teeth in the upper and lower teeth is called gingiva. And when gingiva is exposed to more than 2 mm, it is commonly known as gummy smile, which can be rectified through gummy smile treatment.

What Are the Causes of a Gummy Smile?

Most of these occur due to a faulty growth pattern during the childhood development stage. A tongue postural problem or mouth breathing habit or even a thumb sucking or snoring habit can lead to these problems.

These conditions can be corrected through different types of gummy smile treatment our dentists and orthodontists at The Right Bite Sleep & TMJ Pain Care, after a thorough examination of the severity of the gummy smile condition.

Altered passive eruption of teeth

When gums don’t recede as teeth erupt, it leads to gummy smile condition where the gum tissue is visible more than the teeth.

Dentoalveolar extrusion

The outward movement of teeth and the bone outwards is caused by trauma, infection or irregular muscle forces, which can be rectified by gummy smile correction procedure.

Vertical maxillaries excess

An upper bite condition where the upper jaw comes more forward than usual, giving an elongated appearance to the face, resulting in showing excess gum and teeth.

Short or hyperactive lip muscles

Here, the muscles around the lip are overly active, giving an added effect to the movement of lips while making speech, biting, chewing or even facial expressions.

Top 5 Effective Treatments for a Gummy Smile

According to the Science Direct study reports, gummy smiles are a common problem and are prevalent in women at a ratio of 2:1 as compared to men. It affects between 10 to 29 per cent of the population worldwide and can be worked upon by orthodontists through gummy smile treatment, over a period of a few months to years, based on severity. Visit us at our clinic and discuss about your requirements for your problem, for instance, braces for gummy smile or any other option such as-

Why Choose TMJ India for Treatment of Gummy Smile?

Choosing the right dental care provider is important for gummy smile treatment, and here are a few reasons to choose our clinic for the procedure-

Multidisciplinary approach

We provide a comprehensive approach to gummy smile orthodontic treatment involving dentists, periodontists, orthodontists and other specialists if needed to cover all aspects related to the gummy smile treatment.

Patient-centric

We ensure our patients are at the utmost comfort while getting their procedure at our clinic for various problems. As much as possible, we ensure non-invasive types of treatments, however, we may recommend complex procedures like surgeries for severe cases. Here, we ensure our patients are given a complete overview of how the procedure takes place at their comfort, including the post-treatment care phase, where we take care of them and help get back to normal through holistic care.

Advanced technology

We opt for digital imaging and modern diagnostic procedures for accurate identification and assessment of your gummy smile problem. Post which, our orthodontists suggest the right treatment for gummy smile for best results.

Cost and consultation

Our cost is favourable when compared to other gummy smile treatment clinics where we guarantee the best value for rectifying your oral problems. You can schedule a consultation with us at TMJ India to discuss your teeth and gums related problems and our team of best orthodontists with personalized and comforting approach.

Our Expert Specialists

Dr. Ankit Saha

MDS (Oral Medicine & Radiology)

Dr. Abhimanyu Chaturvedi

M.D.S (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)

BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)  Fellow – International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics Trained under Dr. Soroush Zaghi & The Breath Institute (Tongue-Tie Release)
Specialist in TMJ & Jaw Pain, Facial Pain, Snoring & Sleep Apnea, Teeth Grinding
Laser Frenuloplasty, Dental Implants (including Zygomatic), and Myofunctional Therapy for kids & adults

Dr. Sowmini Senthilnathan

B.D.S