Gummy Smile Treatment
A natural and beautiful smile is used to convey pleasure and happiness, either as an expression during conversation or in a static method, captured in a photograph. In this age of social media, Instagram, selfie sticks and more, never has your appearance and your smile been more scrutinised.
A gummy smile can mean that smiling, as an expression of happiness, is tainted by self-consciousness, as the person’s gums stand out more prominently than their smile does. A gummy smile sufferer often attempts to control and minimise their smile and may prefer to smile with closed lips so to not expose their gums and teeth. This has the potential to impact on professional, social and personal relationships. Fortunately, The DOC Clinic offers a gummy smile treatment that may allow you to find and enjoy your smile again.
What Causes A Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile occurs when the upper lip lifts too far above the top row of teeth when smiling.
Factors that may exacerbate the symptoms of a gummy smile include:
- Hyperactive muscles that excessively elevate the upper lip.
- A thin upper lip that emphasises the gumminess of the smile.
- Gummy smile is more likely to occur in women than in men.
How Many Treatment Sessions Will I Need?
Just one gummy smile treatment session is usually required. It can even be scheduled for your lunch break if needed. There is no downtime from this procedure.
What Do I Need To Do To Prepare For The Procedure?
Dr Omarjee will discuss any pre-existing medical conditions with you during your initial consultation and will advise you accordingly. Ideally, any blood thinning medications would be required not to be taken up to one week* before the procedure.
How Much Does Gummy Smile Correction Cost?
Following your initial consultation, Dr Omarjee will provide you with the price for your gummy smile correction procedure. Mostly, treatment for gummy smile will only take one treatment session. This procedure is not covered under Medicare.
To book your first appointment with Dr Omarjee, call us on (03) 9021 6022 or email the team at info@thedoc.com.au. We’re based in Hoppers Crossing, situated 23km south west of the Melbourne CBD and close to neighbouring areas like Point Cook and Werribee.
Gummy Smiles
Before & After Gallery
* Results will vary from person to person and with various degrees of efficacy.