Do you have a gummy smile and are self-conscious about it? You are not by yourself. In fact, 15 to 20% of young adults are self-conscious about their gummy smiles. These people have tried every trick in the book to conceal it. They cover their mouth with their hand or control how far their lips rise consciously. They use these tricks on purpose as they go about their day, which is a lot of work for something that most people do naturally. Lip repositioning surgery, on the other hand, maybe beneficial.
Lip repositioning surgery is intended to correct a gummy smile. It accomplishes this by reducing the amount of lip that rises when a person smiles. Lip-lowering surgery is another name for this procedure. Reverse vestibuloplasty, also known as a tummy tuck. This procedure may appear to be intense, but it is less invasive than you think.
Using a simple technique, this procedure lowers the lip when you smile. A small portion of the upper lip's gum tissue is removed and sutured to a lower position. There are no scars left after the area heals. As a result, when you smile, your lip does not pull up as high. When you are not smiling, the external part of your smile does not change. According to studies, this is a successful treatment option for gummy smiles.
A gummy smile affects 10 to 25% of adults, but not all of them are treated equally. In some cases, the patient's teeth are obscured by excess gum tissue. As a result, their smile does not have a lip problem; the issue is that there are too many guns. Gingivectomy, a procedure that sculpts the gums, is recommended for these patients.
If your upper lip protrudes excessively when you smile, you may be a good candidate for lip-lowering surgery. Consider lip repositioning to be similar to adjusting a window with a shade. If you pull up a shade all the way to the ceiling, you will expose the rod and all the mechanical hardware. Although window hardware is a fixture in windows, it is unsightly in the room. As a result, you adjust the shade so that it rises and allows light to enter the room while not blocking the view outside. Lip-lowering surgery alters the height of the lip in the same way that a window shade is adjusted.
Lip repositioning is a straightforward and predictable surgical procedure. The entire procedure usually takes about 45 minutes, though this can vary depending on the dentist. It can take longer, especially if the dentist takes the time to ensure that their patient is comfortable before beginning the procedure and plenty of time to discuss post-operative instructions afterward.
Lip-lowering surgery can be performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation. Many patients are content with completing the procedure under local anesthesia, but those who are extremely anxious may prefer IV sedation.
Gummy smile treatment is a one-of-a-kind treatment in dentistry, with only a few dentists skilled and qualified to perform correction procedures. So, if you have a gummy smile and want to correct it, make sure you get the treatment done by a qualified professional who can do the job satisfactorily while causing the least amount of discomfort. After the procedure and some minor healing, you will be able to enjoy a more attractive smile.