A more balanced, confident smile

If a lot of gum shows when you smile, a subtle treatment can help, assessed for suitability at a consultation with our prescriber in Southport.

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Understanding a gummy smile

A gummy smile is when a noticeable amount of gum shows above the top teeth when you smile fully. It is very common and completely normal, but some people feel self-conscious about it. In suitable cases it can be softened as part of our anti-wrinkle treatments.

What causes a gummy smile

It is usually caused by an active upper lip muscle that lifts the lip high when you smile, revealing more gum. It can also relate to the length of the upper lip or how the teeth sit. The muscular type responds best to treatment.

Who tends to notice it

It is common and can affect anyone, often noticed most in photos or when smiling broadly. People with a naturally short or very mobile upper lip are more likely to show gum when they smile.

A tiny amount of a prescription injectable gently eases the muscle that lifts the upper lip, so less gum shows when you smile.
For some people a subtle lip flip can also reduce how much gum shows when smiling, which we may discuss as an option.

What results are realistic

Where a gummy smile is caused by an active upper lip muscle, a subtle, natural improvement is realistic. If it is mainly due to tooth or jaw position, injectable treatment will help less, and a dentist may be the better route. We assess suitability honestly at consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Most often an active upper lip muscle that lifts the lip high when you smile, showing more gum. Tooth and jaw position can also play a part.
With a small amount of anti-wrinkle injection to gently ease the muscle that lifts the upper lip, so less gum shows.
In suitable cases and in experienced hands, yes. It follows a consultation with our prescriber to confirm the cause is muscular and the treatment is appropriate.
It softens how much gum shows while keeping your smile natural. We treat conservatively for a balanced result.
Usually three to four months, after which it can be repeated to maintain the effect.

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Self-conscious about a gummy smile? Book a consultation with our prescriber to see if treatment suits you.

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