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I Don’t Like My Gummy Smile: Can You Help?
A gummy smile can make people feel self-conscious when they grin, causing them to smile less to hide the problem. What’s more, aesthetic issues can affect self-esteem, even exacerbating mental health conditions.
Here at Downtown Dental Studio in New York City, we understand that smiling is a natural part of life. When you don’t like your smile, it can really affect you. So, what can we do to help with a gummy smile?
About gummy smiles
A gummy smile means that people are likely to see more of your gums than your teeth when you smile. However, a gummy smile isn’t generally a health issue. Most people have a gummy smile due to genetic predisposition. Still, it can make you feel self-conscious.
In some cases, a suddenly gummy smile can indicate an oral health problem, such as poor oral hygiene. If you notice a gummy smile when you didn’t have one before, you may be dealing with gingivitis, which requires a deep cleaning or possibly other gum treatments.
Gingivitis also causes symptoms such as bad breath, bleeding gums, and sores. If you’re not experiencing these issues and you have a gummy smile, you’re probably predisposed to it. But that doesn’t mean you have to live with it, especially if it makes you feel self-conscious.
How we treat gummy smiles
At Downtown Dental Studio, we help correct a variety of aesthetic issues with effective, healthy treatment options.
Veneers are a great choice for treating a gummy smile. We affix these thin pieces of porcelain to your natural teeth, which lets us choose the size and shape of your pearly whites. They can also help with other aesthetic issues, such as cracked or discolored teeth.
Veneers require special care and typically must be replaced every 10-15 years.
If veneers seem a little high-maintenance for you, crown lengthening is another possible treatment for a gummy smile. This procedure involves placing a cap over your natural teeth, making them appear longer and more uniform.
Caring for crowns can be easier than for veneers, and they’re usually permanent. However, healing from crown lengthening takes longer.
If your bite is the problem, such as with a malocclusion, Invisalign® might also be effective. Many patients achieve wonderful gummy smile results with this treatment, although your alignment needs dictate whether this option is right for you.
The best option for your gummy smile depends on your situation, budget, and goals. If you’re ready to seek treatment for this issue, there’s no time like the present.
We’re here to provide you with top-notch care
You don’t have to live with a gummy smile. To learn more about your options, call our Manhattan office in the Financial District or book your appointment online today.
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