Gummy Smile Treatments in Basingstoke
Reveal a confident, balanced smile by treating a high lip line with precision anti-wrinkle treatments.
About Your Treatment
A gummy smile occurs when a noticeable amount of gum tissue—typically more than three millimetres—is revealed above the upper teeth when smiling. While entirely harmless, many individuals feel self-conscious or feel it detracts from their overall facial harmony.
Using precise micro-treatments of wrinkle treatment, our skilled clinicians gently relax the hyperactive upper lip levator muscles. This allows the lip to rest naturally over the teeth when smiling, creating a balanced, confident smile without surgery.
What Is a Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile is defined by the excessive visibility of the upper gums when smiling – typically more than 3–4mm. While entirely natural, some people feel their smile looks out of proportion or detracts from their facial balance.
Common causes include:
- •Overactive levator muscles in the upper lip
- •A short or thin upper lip
- •Smaller than average teeth or gum overgrowth
- •Jaw or lip positioning from genetics or development
What to Expect
- •Initial Consultation: A detailed assessment of your smile, lip mobility, and goals
- •Treatment: Gentle, minimally invasive administration with minimal discomfort
- •Onset of Results: Typically begins in 3-5 days, peaking at 10-14 days
- •Duration: Effects last around 3-4 months, with top-ups available as needed
- •Downtime: Minimal – clients usually return to normal activities immediately
Who Is Gummy Smile Treatment For?
This treatment is ideal for those who:
- •Feel self-conscious about excessive gum display
- •Want to improve smile balance without surgery
- •Prefer a gentle, non-invasive first step into aesthetics
- •Are combining it with other treatments like lip fillers or nasolabial fold smoothing
Combine with Other Enhancements
For a more complete smile transformation, many clients also explore:
Our team will create a bespoke treatment plan to ensure all elements of your smile work in harmony.
- •Lip fillers to add volume and definition
- •Smile line treatments to soften nasolabial folds
- •Teeth whitening or cosmetic dental care
How Does the Treatment Work?
Our gummy smile correction uses wrinkle treatment, a purified wrinkle-relaxing solution, administered into specific upper lip muscles – most commonly the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi. This reduces the muscle's elevation effect on the lip during smiling, resulting in:
- •Less gum showing
- •A more balanced and proportional smile
- •A natural, expressive appearance (not stiff or "frozen")
Why wrinkle treatment?
At Hampshire Dental Care, we select wrinkle treatment for its precision and safety profile. It contains no complexing proteins, making it less likely to cause resistance and ideal for sensitive treatment zones like the lip area. It also allows for subtle, tailored dosing that keeps your smile looking authentic.
What to Expect at Every Step
We guide you through a gentle, structured experience designed for maximum comfort and clinical precision.
1. In-Depth Clinical Consultation
Assessment of your facial anatomy, skin quality, goals, and bespoke treatment planning.
2. Precision Administration
Delivered with ultra-fine needles or blunt micro-cannula for supreme comfort and safety.
3. Aftercare & Review
Personalized aftercare guidance and follow-up review to ensure optimal, natural satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about Gummy Smile Treatments in Basingstoke.
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