Gum Lift & Crown Lengthening
Do you have a 'Gummy Smile' ?
Do you have a gummy smile? Excessive gum and short teeth can often be corrected by undertaking crown lengthening. The procedure involves gently adjusting the gumline around the teeth. This delicate and precise surgery can result in a much fuller smile and reduce that ‘gummy smile’
Short upper front teeth with excess gum. Final result following gum lift procedure.
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Before: ‘Gummy smile’ due to excess gum tissue covering a large part of the tooth crown.
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After: A beautiful confident smile following crown lengthening surgery. Note that much more of the natural tooth crown is now visible and is no longer covered by excess gum.