A beautiful smile not only radiates personal warmth, but it also illuminates your face and accentuates your best features. Ideally, when you smile your teeth and only a minimal amount of gum tissue should be evident. However, a “gummy” smile displays an excess amount of pink gingiva, diminishing one’s facial aesthetics and even compromising the look of a well-aligned and vibrant smile.
Whether a gummy smile is the result of a jaw growth discrepancy, the overgrowth of gingival tissue, a high lip line, a larger than normal muscle attachment, or teeth that are too small, there are several options in care to transform and improve the look of a less-than-perfect smile.
At our office, we analyze every aspect of your smile, including how much tooth structure vs. the amount of gum tissue that is showing when you smile. We’ll then recommend the best course of care to improve the appearance of your smile. While some cases can be treated with procedures such as the cosmetic re-contouring of the gums, or a laser frenectomy, other cases may require orthodontic care or a consultation with an oral surgeon. Whatever the case may be, you can rest assured that the look, health, and function of your smile is in the best of hands at our office.
Dr. Dan has been voted as one of America's Top Dentists by the Consumer Research Council of America in 2018. This accomplishment is based on his experience, training, and membership in professional organizations. In addition to his dental training, Dr. Dan has received advanced specialized training in dental implant surgery, in which he is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and in Orthodontics focused on Invisalign.
Requirements of Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists: