Gummy Smile Lebanon

Major Gummy Smile

Minor Gummy Smile is a condition that affects 10% of young Adults (Ages 20-35). It is caused by a variety of factors including excess gum covering the teeth due to an abnormal eruption of the teeth, an excess of maxillary jaw bone, a short upper lip or a "Hyperactive" upper lip that retracts too much during full smile.

However, a gummy smile can be also related to a serious dental condition. In fact, an improper bite due to an excessive protrusion of the upper jaw affects your long-term oral health.

What are the ways to deal with gummy smile?

Nowadays, gummy smile can be fixed through various treatments. Depending on the case, different treatment options maybe available, of which are:

laser gummy smile surgery: is a same-day treatment that offers you immediate result. The procedure is painless, requires no sutures, and gum tissue heals within a few days.

laser lip repositioning surgery: removes specific tissue attached to the inside of the upper lip, restricting its proper movement. The patient will have an aesthetic smile that will now expose a proper amount of gum tissue.

orthodontic treatment: in this procedure the orthodontist will guide the patient's teeth upwards. The upward movement of the front teeth (intrusion of anterior teeth) will cause a bone resorption and gum will follow the bone. This will result in the normal remodeling of the structure around the teeth.

orthognathic surgery: this procedure decreases the height of the upper jaw by immobilizing the bone with mini-plates. Orthodontic treatment (braces) along with this surgery is usually needed. The patient will be followed by two specialists, a surgeon and an orthodontist.

Major Gummy Smile

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