Gummy Smile Treatment in Toronto
If your smile shows more gum than you’d like, it can make your teeth look short and the whole smile feel a little out of balance — even when the teeth themselves are perfectly healthy. A gummy smile is more common than most people realize, and it’s very treatable. Take a look at the before-and-afters below.
Before & After Smile Gallery
Over the years, our dentists have placed more than 5,000 porcelain veneers and behind that number is an idea we’ve never strayed from: every smile is built for one person and no one else. The before-and-after photos throughout our site are all real patients we’ve treated, never stock images, so there’s a good chance you’ll find a case that looks a lot like your own.
Why Toronto Smile Gallery
As a cosmetic-focused practice, we look at your whole face — lips, gums and proportions — not just your teeth, which is exactly what a balanced gummy-smile result depends on. Every case in our gallery is a real patient treated right here in Yorkville.
What Causes a Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile can come from a few things: gum tissue that covers more of the teeth than average (making them look short), the way your upper lip moves when you smile, or how your teeth and jaw developed. Often it’s a combination, but the effect is the same, teeth that look smaller than they really are.
How We Treat a Gummy Smile in Toronto
Treatment depends on the cause, so we pinpoint yours first. In many cases, gently reshaping the gumline to reveal more of the natural tooth restores beautiful proportion. Where it helps, we can combine that with porcelain veneers to perfect the shape and balance of the smile. The aim is always a result that looks naturally even, not obviously altered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is gummy smile treatment painful?
It’s more comfortable than most people expect. Reshaping the gumline is done with your comfort in mind, and any tenderness afterward is usually mild and short-lived.
Are the results permanent?
Gumline reshaping generally gives a lasting result. We’ll explain what to expect for your specific case at your consultation.
Can it be combined with veneers?
Yes, pairing gum reshaping with veneers is a common way to perfect both the proportion and the shape of the smile at once.
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