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The True Cause of Your Gummy Smile Determines How We Treat it
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The True Cause of Your Gummy Smile Determines How We Treat it

A great smile is more than just having pearly white teeth. Although your gums are an important part of your mouth, you probably don't want them to be so visible whenever you smile. An excessive amount of gum tissue displaying above the top teeth when you smile is referred to as a "gummy smile" or an excessive gingival display in medical terminology. When addressing a gummy smile with our experts at Signature Smiles, patients frequently express that it makes them feel self-conscious or that their smile appears less appealing. The good news is that you can fix a gummy smile. Although the kind of treatment will depend on what is causing the excessive gingival display, once we identify the cause, we can start working on giving you a beautiful, healthy smile.  What is a Gummy Smile?...