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Gummy smile correction reduces the amount of gum that shows when you smile, so the teeth and gums sit in better proportion. The right method depends on what is causing it, and a consultation with Dr Ope Sodeinde establishes that before any treatment is planned.
A gummy smile has several possible causes: gum tissue that never fully receded after the teeth came through, a short upper lip or one that lifts high, or teeth that are naturally short. Each needs a different answer, so diagnosis comes first. We provide periodontics in London across the range, from early gingivitis to surgery, and if gum disease is present it is treated before any reshaping. Where bacteria are involved, we use LANAP laser therapy and scaling to remove tartar below the gum line.
Reshaping the gum only works on a healthy foundation, which is why we work diagnosis first. You receive the treatment your anatomy calls for and nothing more, with an itemised quote before it begins.
The assessment confirms whether you are suitable. Where the bone or tissue support needs help, we can discuss guided tissue regeneration. Our gum disease aftercare guide covers keeping the gums healthy afterwards. Dr Ope Sodeinde oversees every plan.
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Many people are self-conscious about how much gum shows when they smile. Whether the gums cover too much of the teeth or the smile line looks uneven, we assess each case to see whether the cause is gum position, tooth length or lip movement. That review also checks your overall gum health; if supporting treatment is needed, you can see gum disease treatment costs in London. Where implants are present, we check for any need for peri-implantitis treatment first.
If dental visits make you anxious, tell us. We discuss your goals and the specific anatomy of your smile at the first visit, and only then propose a plan.
We start with a clinical assessment to establish why the gums are prominent: tissue position, tooth length or jaw growth. The proposed treatment is explained before we begin.
We plan exactly how much tissue to remove, tooth by tooth, so the result follows the natural shape of the teeth. If you have other concerns, such as gum grafting for recession elsewhere, they are covered at this stage.
Under local anaesthetic at our Primrose Hill practice, we remove the excess tissue, and where needed a little bone, to expose more of the natural tooth. If the gums are inflamed, gingivitis treatment comes first so we reshape healthy tissue.
The gum settles over the following weeks. We give you an aftercare plan for this period, and the new shape is stable once healing is complete.
A follow-up visit confirms the gums have healed and the smile line is even, and we set out a maintenance programme to protect your periodontal health.
Your care is led by Dr Ope Sodeinde, specialist periodontist (GDC No. 104071), who examines your gums and reviews your medical history before planning treatment. Where the cause is excess gum over the teeth, crown lengthening is the procedure used; it is the same technique that exposes tooth for a crown restoration.
The practice also provides subgingival cleaning and root debridement, laser gum therapy, scaling and root planing, gingivitis treatment, gum abscess drainage and gum irrigation. Follow-up appointments are scheduled to check healing.
Fees depend on how many teeth are involved and the technique needed. We give you a precise breakdown at your consultation after assessing your anatomy.
It depends on the technique. We explain the expected timeframe, both for the procedure and for healing, at your first appointment.
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic. If you are anxious, we can discuss further options to help you relax during your visit to our Primrose Hill practice.
When the cause is excess gum and bone, crown lengthening gives a lasting change because the tissue is repositioned rather than trimmed. Dr Ope Sodeinde assesses your gum stability and bone levels to decide the most durable approach for you.
Whether your concern is the proportion of your smile or how the gums frame your teeth, a clinical assessment settles the approach. We examine your anatomy to confirm suitability and explain how the treatment is performed. You can learn what happens at your first periodontal consultation and how to book.
A consultation with Dr Ope Sodeinde identifies the cause of your gummy smile and the way to treat it, and how that fits with other needs such as crown lengthening or gum grafting. Related pages on this site:
Dr Ope Sodeinde provides a written plan and itemised quote at your visit. The plan is yours to keep and use at any other practice.
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