Gummy Smile Treatment in Bromley
Transform Your Smile with Expert Gummy Smile Correction in Bromley
If you feel your smile shows too much gum when you laugh or speak, you may have what’s known as a gummy smile (excessive gingival display).
At Shmile Dentist Bromley, we provide advanced crown lengthening and gum contouring treatments to create a more balanced, natural-looking smile. Our experienced cosmetic dentists carefully reshape the gum line to reveal more of your natural teeth and improve overall smile proportions.
What Is a Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile occurs when an excessive amount of gum tissue shows above the upper teeth when smiling.
In most aesthetically balanced smiles, only 1–3mm of gum tissue is visible. If significantly more gum is exposed, teeth can appear shorter or smaller than they actually are.
Common causes include:
Excess gum tissue (altered passive eruption)
Naturally short clinical crowns
Overactive upper lip movement
Jaw positioning
Our dentists will assess the underlying cause to recommend the most appropriate treatment.
Gummy Smile Correction Options in Bromley
1. Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening is a precise cosmetic procedure that removes and reshapes excess gum tissue to expose more of your natural tooth structure.
- Improves tooth proportions
- Creates a symmetrical gum line
- Long-lasting correction in suitable cases
- Performed under local anaesthetic
This is often the most effective treatment when excess gum tissue is the primary cause.
2. Gum Contouring
For mild cases, gum contouring may be used to gently refine the gum line and create a more even appearance.
3. Crown Lengthening + Composite Bonding
In some cases, we combine gum reshaping with composite bonding to further enhance tooth shape and proportions.
This comprehensive approach delivers a complete smile transformation.
The Crown Lengthening Procedure
Your treatment typically involves:
- Detailed consultation and smile assessment
- Clinical photographs for planning
- Local anaesthetic for comfort
- Careful reshaping and removal of excess gum tissue
- Review and aftercare guidance
Treatment is usually completed in a single visit.
Recovery & Aftercare
Most patients experience:
- Mild swelling for 24–48 hours
- Minor tenderness
- Quick return to normal activities
We provide full aftercare guidance and arrange follow-up reviews to ensure optimal healing.
Healing time is typically 1–2 weeks.
Convenient Location and Parking
We welcome patients from Bromley, Shortlands, Bickley, Hayes, Beckenham, Orpington and Chislehurst
How Much Does Gummy Smile Treatment Cost in Bromley?
The cost of gummy smile correction depends on:
- Number of teeth involved
- Complexity of reshaping
- Whether composite bonding is added
Following your consultation, we provide a personalised treatment plan with full cost transparency.
We also offer flexible finance options to make cosmetic treatment more accessible.
- Crown Lengthening for Gummy Smile Correction from £250 per area
Gummy Smile FAQs
No. Crown lengthening is performed under local anaesthetic, ensuring you remain comfortable throughout the procedure.
Gummy smile correction is usually long-lasting, particularly when it’s treated with crown lengthening to reshape the gum line and, where required, the supporting bone. However, results can vary depending on the cause of the gummy smile, your gum type, and how your tissues heal. We’ll assess your smile and explain what outcome you can realistically expect before treatment.
Most patients heal within 7–14 days.
Yes. Removing excess gum tissue reveals more of your natural tooth surface, improving proportions.
Some cases caused by lip movement may require different approaches. However, when excess gum tissue is the cause, crown lengthening is the most effective solution.
A consultation allows us to assess your smile and determine whether crown lengthening or gum contouring is appropriate.
Book Your Free Gummy Smile Consultation in Bromley
- No-obligation cosmetic consultation
- Smile assessment and suitability check
- Discuss crown lengthening and bonding options
- Transparent treatment plan
- Review and aftercare guidance
