A healthy smile has a major impact on your self-confidence, and we depend on our smiles to communicate with others. If an oral health condition is impacting your smile, it can have a detrimental impact on your mental health as well as your social life and professional life.

Excessive gingival display, which is less formally referred to as a “gummy smile”, is a common oral cosmetic issue, that occurs when there is a significant amount of gum tissue visible around the top of your teeth. Some people consider a display of more than two millimeters of gum tissue to be a gummy smile, and this condition can occur for a number of reasons. The good news is you don’t have to live with excessive gingival display. There are treatment options available at Ormond Beach Periodontics.

What Causes A Gummy Smile?

There are many causes of a gummy smile, and most are related to the proportions of your teeth, gums, jaw, and upper lip, which are out of your control. Some of the more common causes include:

• Genetics that result in small teeth
• Medications with side effects that enlarge the gums
• An upper lip that raises too high when smiling
• A short upper lip
• Enlarged gums

While these things can’t be prevented, a gummy smile can be resolved with a procedure known as Crown Lengthening.

How Can Crown Lengthening Help A Gummy Smile?

A crown lengthening is actually a fairly simple procedure where the gums around the tooth are adjusted to expose more of the tooth’s surface. This is sometimes done to expose more of the tooth to allow for restoration, but it’s also done for cosmetic purposes.

Before the procedure, you’ll receive a local anesthetic, so you shouldn’t feel pain or discomfort. Then, your periodontist will use a tool to reshape the gums in such a way that exposes a larger portion of your teeth. This will reduce the amount of gum tissue that is exposed when you smile.

You may experience some mild soreness or bleeding for a few days after the procedure, but your gums should heal completely within a few weeks.

Why Choose Ormond Beach Periodontics For Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is a procedure that isn’t offered by most general dentists, so you’ll need to find a highly skilled periodontist. If you live near Ormond Beach, Florida, you’re in luck. Ormond Beach Perio is one of the best periodontal practices around, and Dr. Beauchamp performs crown lengthening for both functional and cosmetic reasons for patients all the time. Here are five reasons why patients choose Ormond Beach Perio:

1. We’re Highly Specialized
At Ormond Beach Perio, we’re able to provide our patients with services they can’t get at a general dentist’s office or even other periodontal practices. We’re able to treat patients who present unique use cases and require innovative treatments. When it comes to crown lengthening, we’re able to perform this procedure with a high degree of precision. Our deep expertise in challenging periodontal procedures sets us apart in the industry.

2. We Invest In Technology
At Ormond Beach Periodontics, we’re always investing in the latest dental technology to improve the efficiency of our treatments and patient outcomes. Not only do we do all imaging in-house, we have some of the best technology available including lasers, CT Scans, 3D imaging, and digital X-rays so we can provide the best possible diagnosis and treatment plans.

3. We’re Highly Experienced
Dr. Beauchamp has a lot of experience when it comes to crown lengthening, so you can rest assured you’re being treated by one of the best. Dr. Beauchamp received his bachelor’s in Biological Science from the University of Georgia and then went on to graduate from the Dental College of Georgia.  He has been providing periodontal procedures like dental implants, gum disease treatment, and crown lengthening procedures for several years.

4. We’re Committed To Patient Comfort
It’s very important that our patients have the best possible experience when visiting our practice. This means we go above and beyond to provide a comfortable atmosphere where you will feel right at home. From our comfortable treatment rooms to our pleasant reception area, you’ll find our office to be warm and welcoming. We also do what we can to minimize waiting while providing flexible scheduling options.

5. We’re Recognized In The Community
We’ve earned a strong reputation in communities all across Central Florida. Our quality care is evidenced by our patient testimonials. We’ve also been awarded the Readers Choice award for Best Implant Dentistry six years in a row, and we’re widely considered one of the best.

Ready to resolve your gummy smile? Schedule your appointment with Dr. Beauchamp today.