SMILE & UPPER LIP CONCERNS

UNDERSTANDING UPPER-LIP MOVEMENT AND GUM DISPLAY WHEN SMILING

The amount of gum visible when smiling varies naturally between individuals.

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A smile that displays more of the gum above the upper teeth is commonly described as a gummy smile and can be influenced by several anatomical factors.

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WHAT INFLUENCES A GUMMY SMILE?

The appearance of the smile can be influenced by:

• Upper-lip movement

• Lip length and anatomy

• Dental anatomy

• Gum anatomy

• Facial proportions

• Muscle activity

• Individual smile pattern

 

Because there can be different causes, assessment is important before any management option is considered.

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YOUR CONSULTATION

During consultation, I assess your smile at rest and during movement alongside your individual facial anatomy.

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Some concerns may have a dental or structural component and may not be appropriate for cosmetic management within my scope of practice.

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Where appropriate, available options and their limitations, alternatives and risks can be discussed.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Cosmetic procedures are not suitable for everyone and carry risks and potential complications. Individual suitability, alternatives, limitations, expected recovery and relevant risks are discussed during consultation. Results and experiences vary between individuals. A consultation does not mean you are required to proceed with a procedure.

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In accordance with Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) requirements, prescription medicines cannot be advertised to the public. For this reason, specific prescription medicine names, products, pricing or information that may encourage their use are not provided on this website.

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Pricing: A consultation is required. Costs vary depending on the individual treatment plan, area treated and product prescribed following consultation.

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