I Hate my Gummy Smile, Should I Have Gum Reduction Surgery Before Getting Crowns/Veneers? (photo)

Thank you for
your question and including photos. It's always recommended that a patient
correct his or her gummy smile before moving forward with getting veneers or
crowns. As for your specific case, there are a number of options available to
reduce the amount of gums that show when you smile. I've developed a
lip-lowering technique as an alternative to more invasive jaw surgery that is
sometimes used for gummy smile patients. Gum contouring is another choice.
Schedule a consultation with an experienced periodontist, who can recommend an
appropriate treatment plan after a thorough evaluation of your specific
condition.

Usually, the best way to do a case like you are describing is to have a well qualified cosmetic dentist or prosthodontist work in conjunction with an experienced laser periodontist that uses multiple laser wavelength machines to ensure that the safest laser is used that will not damage any of the supporting structures in your mouth.In fact, ask to see pictures of cases that the cosmetic dentist and periodontist have completed.Then you can you see what you might expect to look like after your treatment.

The cosmetic dentist or an orthognathic surgeon should evaluate the area.  If you can afford to remove some gum without sacrificing the biological health and over lengthening the teeth (in proportion to your face), then the gum surgery can be done. After measuring, they would tell you how much gum would be left to reveal itself post surgery. If still not satisfied, then jaw surgery is the solution. Another simple way is to see how much tooth you show, is when your lips are apart and at rest. females should show 2-3mm of front teeth. Good luck!