Can You Reduce a Gummy Smile Without Doing a Surgical Procedure?

Difficult to do without surgery.  Botox can work but lots of people end up looking distorted but it only lasts 10-12 weeks and gets very expensive over timeLaser surgery is ok for minor exposure but if major you can do a reverse vestibuloplasty.  These are minor surgeries compared to jaw surgery.Since you don't want surgery widening the arch with a DNA Appliance can usually correct the problem but this is not inexpensive.  The inexpensive alternative don't smile to large.  I have patients who practicew how they smile to control gummy exposure.  Not the best solution but inexpensive and no surgeryIra L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMO

The best way to reduce a gummy smile would be with  laser removal of the excess gum tissue. In addition, you could have some Botox placed under the nose around the muscles that raise the upper lip to help keep your lip from raising as far when you smile.  Good luck.   

Hi there-
The problem you describe, in which you show too much gum when smiling, is called vertical maxillary excess, and can be effectively corrected for a beautiful long term result. I would talk to my surgeon about it if I were you.
The problem with non-surgical options like Botox for problems in the lower face is that the result (because it depends on muscular paralysis) is often strange looking or unnatural.
Better to have a lovely smile. Talk to your surgeon.

Thank you for your question.First thing which comes to mind, pictures of your smile would be very helpful. Easiest treatment without surgery is Botox injections. Those must be repeated every 3 months though to be successful.Veneers could be an option depending on several factors including a size of your present teeth, and condition of the gums. Your general/cosmetic dentist should determine if veneers is a viable option.

Hi from Canada!  I so understand that you do NOT want to do another surgery!  I would try Botox and also crown lengthening. Now the latter is a surgery, but it is an easy one using laser gum contouring, which will show less gum and more tooth!  I would try these procedures before you start getting involved in heavy duty surgery to create a smile that you may not be happy with. Also I would explore the use of Botox injected to try and relax your Masseter Muscle, which will help relax your upper lip and show less gum. I would do all the less invasive procedures first an see what the results are!

Thanks for your question, Yassamin. Without a
photo, it's impossible for me to predict your eligibility for a non-surgical
procedure. Typically, these procedures are indicated for more mild cases of
gummy smile. BOTOX is one option that controls the movement of the upper lip,
reducing the degree to which it retracts and thus covering more of the gums
when you smile. Laser gum contouring is another possibility that doesn't
require surgery, as are veneers. It really depends on the nature of your
condition. Please see your orthodontist or an aesthetic dentist to fully
understand your options.

You may want to find a cosmetic dentist in your area to discuss your options. In my cosmetic dental practice, we usually treat the gummy smile with crown lengthening, Botox or a combination of both. Crown lengthening sometimes requires porcelain veneers afterwards.Hank D. Michael, DMD -Sarasota, FL

Botox is a very effective way at reducing a gummy smileIt works within 7 days and can lower your top lip upto 15mm

Correction of gummy smile depends on few things. The length of the teeth - If the teeth are in a proper size in relation to your face then, then you should not have a gingivectom (gum surgery). Length of the upper lip - Short upper lips (rare) can cause too much revealing of the gums. Your plastic surgeon could probably enhance it with fillers or Botox injections. This could become costly as well over time. If none of the above, then unfortunately, the surgery has to be re-done to correct the maxillary excess (which is usually the cause).

Find a dentist in your area who can do Botox. The cost is minimal and the result is GREAT when you have Botox put where the lift miscles for your smile are located by your nose. Continuing to have it done will help with the lift of your smile, look natural and can give you some relief immediately. Good luck!