A gummy smile can influence great distress and a lack of confidence in many people. Treatment options traditionally come from the worlds of both dentistry and maxillofacial surgery but aesthetic procedures now offer a non-surgical approach.1 It is important, however, to know how to diagnose the source of the problem and to recognise when a multi, or interdisciplinary approach is required for best outcomes. I work with closely with my clinic’s co-owner, aesthetic practitioner Mr Benji Dhillon, so we can offer a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan for all our patients.
It is generally accepted by dentists that gum display in a full spontaneous smile of less than or equal to 2mm is aesthetically pleasing.1 For patients who have more than this, it can be distressing and responsible for an actual or perceived lack of confidence, as a display of more than 2mm of gum dispels aesthetic…
