Gummy Smile

Conveniently located to serve the areas of Lafayette, LA

A gummy smile happens when the muscles of the upper lip lift more than average, exposing a band of gum above the teeth. It has nothing to do with the teeth or gums themselves — it is simply how the lip moves, which is why no amount of dental work changes it. A small amount of neuromodulator placed in the muscles that raise the lip reduces how far it travels, so the smile reveals more tooth and less gum.

This is one of the most precise treatments offered, with tiny doses placed in a very specific location, because too much would affect how the lip moves in speech. Results appear within about a week and typically last three to four months. Your assessment will include watching you smile and speak naturally, since the goal is a softer lift that still looks entirely like your own smile.

Gummy Smile