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Cosmetic Dental Techniques to Treat Your Gummy Smile
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening involves removing the gum tissue. Your cosmetic dentist takes out some of the gum tissue, elongating your teeth while you’re under anesthesia.
A fast and simple procedure, crown lengthening can typically be completed within one visit, usually requiring two hours.
Pros and Cons of Crown Lengthening
Pros
- Fast
- Simple
- Inexpensive
Cons
- May show root of your tooth. In which case, you’ll need to get veneers.
Lip Repositioning
First shown on Extreme Makeover, lip positioning is usually used with crown lengthening but can also be done on its own. Your cosmetic dentist removes a bit of the tissue on the inside of your upper lip. Your cosmetic dentist then stitches the lip to your gums, inhibiting the muscles that lift your lip from showing too much of your gum line.
Usually done under local anesthesia, lip repositioning typically takes about 45 minutes.
Pros and Cons of Lip Repositioning
Pros
- Quick
- Simple
- Visible results
Cons
- May have to be used along with crown lengthening
- Only a small amount of your lip can be removed