Gummy Smile Treatment Brisbane
A gummy smile occurs when excess gum tissue is visible above the upper teeth while smiling. Treatment is designed to enhance the smile by addressing the underlying cause — often overactive lip muscles or a short upper lip.
What Is a Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile is characterised by 2–4mm or more of gum tissue visible above the upper teeth when smiling. The ideal aesthetic is generally considered to be minimal gum exposure — no more than 1–2mm. While some people embrace their gummy smile, others seek treatment for a more balanced, proportional look.
A short upper lip · Overactive upper lip muscles
Excess gum display from anatomical or muscular causes
How It Works
Treatment relaxes the overactive muscle responsible for lifting the upper lip — the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi. Reducing this muscle’s activity allows the upper lip to rest lower, concealing excess gum tissue for a more harmonious smile.
Procedure & Recovery
Around 15 minutes, in clinic
None — resume normal activities immediately
Begin within 2–8 days, full effect at 4 weeks
Generally lasts 3–4 months
$120
Related treatments
Lip Enhancement · Lip Lines Treatment
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