What treatment is available for gummy smile?

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What treatment is avialable for a gummy smile?

A.
the main treatment options for a gummy smile is:

1:crown lengthening, lifting the gum up.
2:lip repositioning (lowering the lip)
3:botox in the lip to make the upper lip less mobile so it does not raise up so high.

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What treatment is available for gummy smile?

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Since I can remember my gums have always covered the front of my teeth a little too much, in my opinion. I hate the way it looks when I smile and I am always covering my face when I do so. This really affects my confidence and I find it difficult to stay in a relationship for long. Is there any kind of treatment that is not too much like major surgery which can fix this problem?

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Is there any kind of treatment that is not too much like major surgery which can fix this problem? There is no reason for you to feel this way about your smile with so many options for treatment available. It sounds like you need a gum lift. There are different solutions for your problem that are not major surgery. Consult with a Cosmetic Periodontist to go over your options. There may be a simpler solution than you think.
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What treatment is available for gummy smile?

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