Gummy Smile is the excessive gingival display when we smile. Under this condition, when we smile, gum tissue overshadows the upper teeth and it looks as if we have small upper teeth with larger than normal gums. If it feels a little awkward, it is because it truly is. If you have a gummy smile, you don’t need to worry as there are various ways in which this condition can be set right.
What Causes A Gummy Smile?
Before delving into how to solve the condition of a gummy smile, let us first understand what causes this condition. Its causes can be:
- Abnormal growth of teeth • Hyperactive functioning of the muscle which controls the various movements of the upper lip • Protrusion of upper jaw.
Is It More Than an Aesthetic
Factors like the position of facial muscles; the growth of gum tissues; size of the lips, mouth, and teeth and their shapes; usually affect the smile. An ideal smile is one, which shows as little gums as possible when we smile. When this is not the case and excessive gum is visible, one can feel awkward and not smile much.Sometimes, the gummy smile is just awkward and sometimes it becomes more than that. It may be an indicator of underlying dental problems that require your attention.
