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Dr Rupert Critchley MD · Founder, VIVA Skin Clinics · JCCP member
Medically reviewed by Dr Rupert Critchley, Medical Director
A gummy smile is when your smile shows more of your gums than you’d like, which can take attention away from your teeth. It’s very common, and it can make people feel self-conscious about smiling, especially in photos. The good news is that a gummy smile can be improved without surgery, using simple injectable treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections and lip filler. Below, we explain what a gummy smile is and how we treat it.
A gummy smile is when a noticeable band of gum shows above your top teeth when you smile. You may notice it most in photos or selfies. It can happen because the muscle that lifts your upper lip is particularly strong, because your upper lip is short or thin, or because of the shape of your teeth and gums.
We offer two treatment options, which can be used on their own or together:
Both are non-surgical, injectable treatments with little to no downtime. Your practitioner will recommend the right option for your smile at your consultation. If you’re unsure which suits you, read our guide to dermal fillers or anti-wrinkle injections.
To find out whether gummy smile treatment is right for you, book a free consultation online at one of our clinics.
Every treatment at VIVA is carried out by qualified nurses and doctors, so you’re in safe, experienced hands from consultation to aftercare.
Consultations are always free, giving you the chance to talk through your goals, ask questions and get an honest recommendation before you commit. Payment plans are also available across our treatments with Clearpay and Klarna.
You’ll find us at three clinics, with a fourth opening in Surrey this November:
Download the VIVA app to join VIVA CLUB and get 10% off all treatments, plus easy booking and appointment management.
We offer new client bookings and exciting offers monthly, so book soon to secure your appointment. Our consulations are free and we offer flexible finance.
Book online here or through the VIVA app. For any questions, call us on 02037 332199 (Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–4pm).
Choose between our experienced nurse practitioners and doctors. All treatments include a consultation and aftercare.
While your dedicated practitioner will always be there to answer every last one of your questions in person, this section is here to give you a bit of a head start on some of our most common queries.
A gummy smile can be improved without surgery using anti-wrinkle injections. A small amount is injected into the muscle that lifts the upper lip, relaxing it so the lip doesn't rise as high when you smile. Dermal filler can also be used alongside to add balance.
Actual patient results from our clinic. Every treatment is tailored for a natural, balanced enhancement.
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