{"id":77434,"date":"2025-05-14T11:45:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/?p=77434"},"modified":"2026-07-28T10:10:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:10:04","slug":"what-causes-gummy-smile-and-how-can-it-be-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/","title":{"rendered":"Quelles sont les causes du sourire gingival et comment peut-il \u00eatre trait\u00e9 ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"77434\" class=\"elementor elementor-77434\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cd582e8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5cd582e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79fd8e30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79fd8e30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73b7bd19 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"73b7bd19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">A gummy smile shows excessive gums when smiling and can affect facial aesthetics.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Causes include short upper lips, excessive gum tissue, small teeth, or jaw structure issues.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Laser gum contouring, orthodontics, and lip repositioning can correct a gummy smile.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Botox offers a temporary solution for overactive upper lip muscles.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Severe cases may require jaw surgery for 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It can result from high gum levels, overactive upper lip muscles, or jaw structure irregularities. Fortunately, gummy smiles can be corrected through various personalized dental treatments to achieve both aesthetic and functional improvements.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/#Is_a_Gummy_Smile_an_Aesthetic_Problem\" >Is a Gummy Smile an Aesthetic Problem?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/#What_Is_the_Golden_Ratio_in_Smile_Aesthetics\" >What Is the Golden Ratio in Smile Aesthetics?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/#Common_Causes_of_Gummy_Smile\" >Common Causes of Gummy Smile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/#How_to_Treat_a_Gummy_Smile\" >How to Treat a Gummy Smile?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/#Gummy_Smile_Treatment_Options\" >Gummy Smile Treatment Options<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/#1_Laser_Gum_Contouring_Gingivectomy\" >1. Laser Gum Contouring (Gingivectomy)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/#2_Orthodontic_Treatment\" >2. Orthodontic Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/#3_Lip_Repositioning_Surgery\" >3. Lip Repositioning Surgery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/#4_Botox_Injections\" >4. Botox Injections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/#5_Orthognathic_Surgery_Jaw_Surgery\" >5. Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw Surgery)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/#Is_Gummy_Smile_Treatment_Permanent\" >Is Gummy Smile Treatment Permanent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/fr\/quelles-sont-les-causes-du-sourire-gencive-et-comment-le-traiter\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Gummy_Smile\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Gummy Smile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Gummy_Smile_an_Aesthetic_Problem\"><\/span>Is a Gummy Smile an Aesthetic Problem?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>A smile reflects a person\u2019s confidence, sincerity, and emotional state. However, in some individuals, excessive gum visibility during smiling\u2014also known as a gummy smile\u2014can cause aesthetic concerns.<\/p><p>Not all cases of visible gums while smiling are considered aesthetic issues. Studies show that 1 to 2 mm of gum exposure during a smile is within aesthetic norms. However, when this exposure exceeds 3 mm, it may disrupt the balance between the upper lip and gums, affecting facial harmony and the golden ratio.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Golden_Ratio_in_Smile_Aesthetics\"><\/span>What Is the Golden Ratio in Smile Aesthetics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>In cosmetic dentistry, harmony between the teeth, gums, and lips is essential. Ideally, the gum line should align proportionally with the teeth. The upper lip should slightly cover the gums while smiling, and the gum level should be symmetrical from right to left. This balanced ratio is referred to as the &#8220;golden proportion&#8221; in smile design.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Causes_of_Gummy_Smile\"><\/span>Common Causes of Gummy Smile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>A gummy smile can occur for several reasons, including short upper lips, excessive gum tissue, or small teeth.<\/p><p><strong>Common Causes Include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Short upper lip anatomy<\/li><li>Excessive gum tissue visibility<\/li><li>Short or underdeveloped teeth<\/li><li>Low gum positioning<\/li><li>Overactive upper lip muscles<\/li><li>Protrusive upper jaw (maxilla)<\/li><li>Genetic or structural factors<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Treat_a_Gummy_Smile\"><\/span>How to Treat a Gummy Smile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Although a gummy smile can cause aesthetic discomfort, modern dental technologies offer various effective treatments. These include laser gum contouring (gingivectomy), orthodontic treatments, lip repositioning surgery, botox injections, and in severe cases, orthognathic surgery.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gummy_Smile_Treatment_Options\"><\/span><strong>Gummy Smile Treatment Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Laser_Gum_Contouring_Gingivectomy\"><\/span><strong>1. Laser Gum Contouring (Gingivectomy)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>This minimally invasive procedure involves reshaping the excess gum tissue using laser technology. It is typically performed under local anesthesia and has a fast recovery time.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Orthodontic_Treatment\"><\/span>2. Orthodontic Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>For individuals with misaligned teeth or jaw discrepancies, orthodontic solutions can help reposition teeth and improve upper jaw alignment, reducing gum exposure.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Lip_Repositioning_Surgery\"><\/span>3. Lip Repositioning Surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>This procedure limits the upward movement of the upper lip during a smile, thereby reducing gum visibility.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Botox_Injections\"><\/span>4. Botox Injections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>If the upper lip rises excessively due to overactive muscles, Botox can temporarily reduce movement. Results typically last 4 to 6 months and may need repeating.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Orthognathic_Surgery_Jaw_Surgery\"><\/span>5. Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw Surgery)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>In severe cases where the upper jaw is excessively prominent, corrective jaw surgery may be recommended to reposition the bone structure.<\/p><table><thead><tr><th>Treatment Method<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><th>Permanence<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Laser Gum Contouring (Gingivectomy)<\/td><td>Excess gum tissue, uneven gum line<\/td><td>Long-term \/ Permanent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Orthodontic Treatment<\/td><td>Tooth or jaw alignment problems<\/td><td>Permanent (after treatment)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lip Repositioning Surgery<\/td><td>Overactive upper lip movement<\/td><td>Long-term<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Botox Injections<\/td><td>Mild gummy smile caused by muscle activity<\/td><td>Temporary (4\u20136 months)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Orthognathic Surgery<\/td><td>Severe upper jaw protrusion<\/td><td>Permanent<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Gummy_Smile_Treatment_Permanent\"><\/span>Is Gummy Smile Treatment Permanent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Treatments like laser gum contouring, lip repositioning surgery, and jaw surgery offer long-term or permanent results. Botox, on the other hand, is temporary and typically lasts between 4 to 6 months.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Gummy_Smile\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About Gummy Smile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51d3c44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"51d3c44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8580\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8580\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is gummy smile treatment with Botox safe? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8580\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab0420d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab0420d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af1dc5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af1dc5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, when performed by a qualified professional, Botox is safe and effective. It temporarily weakens the overactive muscles to reduce gum exposure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8581\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8581\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can gums grow back after gummy smile treatment? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8581\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41d9a57 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"41d9a57\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bcdf38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bcdf38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Laser gum contouring usually provides lasting results. However, poor oral hygiene or gum inflammation may lead to recurrence in some cases.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8582\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8582\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does gummy smile treatment change lip shape? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8582\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52961f7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"52961f7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80713ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80713ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Surgical or Botox treatments can slightly alter how the lips move during a smile, typically enhancing facial balance and aesthetics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8583\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8583\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can gummy smile worsen over time? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8583\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3234e7b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3234e7b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42355d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42355d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In some individuals, factors like aging, gum disease, or increased muscle activity may accentuate the condition. 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