Gummy Smile or Jaw Surgery?
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:38 am
Hey everyone!
I'm looking for some feedback on the 'gummy smile' surgery. I consulted with a periodontist in the first year of my treatment, but was in braces for almost 2.5 years. He agreed that I had some extra gum and could laser off two cm or mm, I can't recall the measurement. I guess my teeth show at about an 8 when they should be at a 10. I also have had really puffy gums with my braces pretty much the whole time. However, the only way to completely rid myself of a gummy smile is to get jaw surgery.
When I smile, my lip goes really high up. I would prefer to get my gums lasered as opposed to my jaw being broken. Honestly, I would appreciate any feedback on both of these surgeries. I have a few months to wait as my teeth firm up, so I was hoping for some insight so I can really think it through before committing.
I'm looking for some feedback on the 'gummy smile' surgery. I consulted with a periodontist in the first year of my treatment, but was in braces for almost 2.5 years. He agreed that I had some extra gum and could laser off two cm or mm, I can't recall the measurement. I guess my teeth show at about an 8 when they should be at a 10. I also have had really puffy gums with my braces pretty much the whole time. However, the only way to completely rid myself of a gummy smile is to get jaw surgery.
When I smile, my lip goes really high up. I would prefer to get my gums lasered as opposed to my jaw being broken. Honestly, I would appreciate any feedback on both of these surgeries. I have a few months to wait as my teeth firm up, so I was hoping for some insight so I can really think it through before committing.