South Burlington Office

1775 Williston Road
Suite 250
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: (802) 735-1209
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Barre Office

248 S Main St.
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: (802) 476-0995
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Gummy Smiles

Correcting the Gummy Smile

The gummy smile makes the teeth look short and not in proportion with the patient's face. By sculpting the gum to make the teeth appear more natural, the smile can be greatly enhanced. (See Irregular Gum Levels).

 

 

 

short teeth with irregular gum margin

Gummy smile results in short teeth with irregular gum margins

post tissue sculpting and veneers

After tissue sculpting and veneers, a beautiful smile with teeth the proper size for the patient's face

overgrown gum tissue during orthodontics

Overgrowth of gum tissue during orthodontics

tissue surgically trimmed to normal contour

Tissue surgically trimmed to normal contour

healed tissue with pleasing appearance

Healed tissue with a pleasing appearance