Where the teeth fit within the bone - to make sure we avoid creating periodontal issues, gum recession, etc; Where the teeth fit within the face - to avoid creating lip protrusion, or lip retraction; How the bite fits - if you have an overbite, underbite, crossbite, or open bite; How much gum you show - avoiding or fixing gummy smile
A gummy smile is sometimes rather simple to fix, depending on the severity and the cause. Patients can expect to spend between $300 for the simplest procedure and up to $8,000 for more complex surgeries. As with all dental procedures, the fee schedule of an individual office can often be affected by the geographical location of the office
This is how we treat Gummy Smile routinely in our clinic. We use orthodontics mechanics to intrude and distalized the maxilla. 4 bone screws ( the size varie
Answer: Overbite and Gummy Smile: DNA Appliance or SARPE is best approach. Dark Buccal Corridors. You have a very narrow, underdeveloped maxilla and mandible and a recessive jaw. Ideally, you would have had expansion prior to age 8. As an adult I suggest utilizing Epigenetic Expansion with the DNA Appliance to create a full wide palate,You also
Botulinum toxin treatments work by temporarily paralysing the muscles in your mouth that raise your upper lip when you smile. The treatment involves carefully positioned injections above the lip, which will stop your lip raising excessively and showing too much gum when you smile. This treatment is effective for between three to four months and
I went in for a consultation for my gummy smile and was quickly told the less invasive measures like gingivectomy or Botox wouldn't cut it as the gumminess is due to vertical maxillary excess and the way my bone structure grew I guess. So my only two options are TADs and surgery, with the latter being the most effective solution.
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