{"id":2763,"date":"2024-07-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/actualitat\/gummy-smile-do-you-show-a-lot-of-gum-when-you-smile\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T17:22:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T15:22:43","slug":"gummy-smile-do-you-show-a-lot-of-gum-when-you-smile","status":"publish","type":"actualitat","link":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/news\/gummy-smile-do-you-show-a-lot-of-gum-when-you-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Gummy smile: do you show a lot of gum when you smile?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The key to a more harmonious smile Do you feel insecure about showing your smile?<\/h2>\n<p>Gummy smiles are more common than you think and can affect your confidence.<\/p>\n<p>It happens to those people who show an excessive amount of gum.<\/p>\n<p>This condition can have several causes, but the good news is that there are effective solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we explain the causes of a gummy smile and the different treatment options available to you.<\/p>\n<p>From minimally invasive techniques to surgical procedures, there are many ways to improve your smile.<\/p>\n<p>At Cl\u00ednica Cervera, we can help you, ensuring that you regain confidence in your smile.<\/p>\n<h2>We explain: What is a gummy smile?<\/h2>\n<p>Gummy smile is a condition in which an excessive amount of gum is shown when smiling.<\/p>\n<p>This can affect the aesthetics of the smile and, in many cases, the confidence of the sufferer.<\/p>\n<p>Although it does not represent a serious health problem, it could influence your perception of your appearance.<\/p>\n<p>When you smile, ideally only your teeth and a minimal part of your gums should be visible.<\/p>\n<p>However, if the gum that is shown is more than expected, it is considered a gummy smile.<\/p>\n<p>This phenomenon can vary in severity and have different underlying causes.<\/p>\n<p>The most important thing is that, if it affects you, there are solutions available that can help you achieve a smile that makes you feel more confident and comfortable.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the causes?<\/h2>\n<p>A gummy smile can have several causes, and understanding them is the first step to finding the right solution: Vertical excess of the maxilla: When the upper maxillary bone is longer than normal, it can cause more exposure of the gums when smiling.<\/p>\n<p>Dentoalveolar extrusion of the anterior portion of the maxilla: This happens when the teeth and the bone that holds them move forward more than usual.<\/p>\n<p>Upper lip hypermobility: If your upper lip moves too much upward when you smile, more gum than usual may be exposed.<\/p>\n<p>Short lip: A shorter upper lip does not adequately cover the gums when smiling.<\/p>\n<p>Altered passive eruption: When the teeth do not completely erupt, they leave more gum exposed than usual.<\/p>\n<p>It has a solution Fortunately, the gummy smile has several solutions depending on the cause and severity of the case.<\/p>\n<p>Treatments range from simple procedures to more complex interventions, and a specialized dentist can help you determine which is most suitable for you.<\/p>\n<p>Among the most common solutions, we find: Gingivoplasty: A minor surgery that reshapes the contour of the gums to reduce their exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Orthodontics: Dental braces can position the teeth and gums, improving the aesthetics of the smile.<\/p>\n<p>Orthognathic surgery: In more severe cases, surgery may be necessary to correct the position of the jaw.<\/p>\n<p>Botulinum toxin: Botox injections can reduce the mobility of the upper lip, decreasing gum exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Upper lip liposuction: A surgical procedure that reduces the length of the upper lip to better cover the gums.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, if showing too much gum makes you insecure, it is important to know that there are multiple treatments available.<\/p>\n<p>At Cl\u00ednica Cervera, we have a team of experts who can offer you a complete and personalized evaluation to determine the best solution for your case.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t let a gummy smile affect your confidence; contact us and find out how we can help you achieve a more harmonious and aesthetic smile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2944,"template":"","categoria":[67],"class_list":["post-2763","actualitat","type-actualitat","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria-salut-bucodental"],"meta_box":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualitat\/2763","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualitat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/actualitat"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoria","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoria?post=2763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}