Gummy Smile
Why some smiles show more gum than tooth, and which treatments change the proportion.
Treatment options
Ordered from the most conservative option upward. A dentist will tell you which apply to your case — this is a map of the territory, not a recommendation.
- 1Gum Contouring / Gummy Smile TreatmentReshaping the gumline, usually with a laser or minor surgery, so more or less tooth shows when you smile.Priced for the full treatmentRarely covered
- 2Porcelain VeneersThin porcelain shells bonded to the front of teeth to change their shape, colour, and alignment.Priced per toothRarely covered
- 3Tooth ReshapingMinor contouring of enamel to even out edges, round corners, or reduce a slightly long tooth.Priced per toothRarely covered
- 4InvisalignA series of custom clear aligners that move teeth gradually, changed on a schedule set by the provider.Priced for the full treatmentPartially covered
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