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Why Does A Gummy Smile Occur?
A gummy smile is one where the upper lip lifts and exposes the gum underneath. It’s a smile that can leave those affected feeling self-conscious when they should be happy and relaxed.
Genetics and anatomy play a large role in the development of a gummy smile.
A gummy smile is often due to excessive pull of the lip elevator muscles, which are responsible for lifting your upper lip. There are two main types of gummy smiles, depending on the muscle involved. The first type is akin to lifting a venetian blind, where your LLSAN muscle pulls the top lip up excessively without affecting the lip body itself. The second type is akin to rolling up a roller blind, where your orbicularis oris muscle rolls your lip body up tightly to expose your gum. It is this second type where those affected report loss of visible lip with smiling. Sometimes other facial muscles contribute, such as levator labii superioris, and even zygomaticus minor, which is involved in lifting your cheek. This is because many muscles insert around your mouth and play a role in speech and facial expression.
A long upper jawbone, small teeth, and a short area between your nose and mouth, can also impact the development of a gummy smile, as can loss of volume in the lip itself and around the mouth.
Regardless of the cause, it is important to remember that all types of smile variants, including gummy smile, are normal. The more you study faces, the more you realise that everyone is different, and that these differences contribute to our uniqueness.
How Can The Dr. Jodie Clinic Help With Your Gummy Smile Concerns?
If you are concerned by your gummy smile, at the Dr. Jodie clinic, we offer consultations to help you address those concerns.
Solutions will include a variety of options depending on the cause for your gummy smile, including medical treatments, skin care, skin peels, LED therapy, mono threads, Laser Genesis, and the Scarlet S Radio Frequency Microneedling.
Please note that any treatment that includes the use of schedule 4 medications cannot legally be advertised online, as directed by our governing body the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), so it is not a feature of our discussion here.
Your initial step is always a thorough consultation and assessment.
What Is Involved In Your Gummy Smile Consultation At Melbourne’s Dr. Jodie Clinic?
Your Dr. Jodie clinician will carefully examine your smile to identify your causative factors. Once determined, the most appropriate treatment plan will be devised. This demands that your treating clinician has a good understanding of facial anatomy, which is something you can rely on at the Dr. Jodie clinic. Your clinician will then carefully explain step-by-step the process involved in your treatment plan, as well as the pros and cons, and the associated costs. Active participation is encouraged, with plenty of time for all questions. Standardised clinical photography will also be used to document your progress.
Tailored Approach To Your Gummy Smile Concerns In Melbourne
From the comfort of our welcoming clinic in Melbourne, your Dr. Jodie clinician will take the time to thoroughly analyse and assess your face. This is particularly important for gummy smiles as not all people are suitable for treatment. For instance, candidates who are ‘long’ from the nose to the mouth can look even longer after treatment, resulting in a ‘horsey’ appearance. Treatment should never detract from your attractiveness, so be sure to choose an experienced clinician who understands smile patterns and can help you decide whether to proceed.
At the Dr. Jodie clinic, your personalised plan for your gummy smile is always tailored to your exact individual needs and your unique smile. For instance, if you have a 'venetian blind' gummy smile, your Dr. Jodie clinician will recommend a different treatment solution than if you have a 'roller blind' gummy smile. You can feel reassured that she will never simply deliver a ‘cookie cutter’ or ‘one size fits all’ approach. Rather, her knowledge and careful assessment of your face will lead you to your correct choice and a natural looking result.
Refreshed Focus For Gummy Smile Concerns In Melbourne
At the Dr. Jodie clinic, if your gummy smile bothers you, it is possible to achieve a fresher, more balanced appearance. When it comes to gummy smile treatments, it is important to select an experienced clinician who understands the anatomy of your smile well. Over treatment or incorrect treatment choice can lead to an unnatural look that overly elongates your top lip, or in some cases, makes it hard to smile or even eat or speak. Our holistic approach to gummy smile concerns means that your Dr. Jodie clinician can improve your smile while keeping you looking just like you. The result is always subtle yet significant.
Trust The Dr. Jodie Clinic For Your Gummy Smile Concerns In Melbourne
If you have an excess of gum showing when you smile, it may discourage you from smiling and affect your self-confidence or the way you relate to others. Fortunately, in the right hands, gummy smile treatment is highly achievable. Dr. Jodie has over 15 years of experience as a cosmetic doctor and has trained extensively with some of Melbourne’s leading cosmetic dermatologists. As a national clinical trainer for one of the major pharmaceutical companies globally, Dr. Jodie understands the latest techniques and has the advanced facial aesthetics knowledge to get you the result you want. Dr. Jodie’s experience and high-quality treatments and care have led some of Melbourne’s leading doctors and specialists to train with her. You can rest easy knowing she has mentored her own clinicians to operate in the same way. When you visit the Dr. Jodie clinic for your gummy smile treatment, you will have peace of mind that your smile will appear refreshed and balanced.