Gummy Smile Correction

A gummy smile (excessive gingival display) can be caused by overexposure of the gums due to overactive lip muscles. When an individual smiles, those muscles pull back the upper lip too far, leaving excessive display of gingiva (gums). A gummy smile correction may be sought because it can make you feel self-conscious and cause you to limit your smiling. BOTOX® Cosmetic for gummy smile is effective at treating this condition. Precision Botox injections for upper lip control around the mouth can reduce the elevation of the upper lip, resulting in greater balance between the smile line and the gum line. By relaxing the smile muscles, even when you smile at your widest, the lip will remain slightly lower so that your smile will still look natural without displaying too much gingiva.