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Gummy Smile - Everything You Need to Know About It!

  A smile plays a very important role in your aesthetic and perception. The way you smile defines your self-confidence and self-esteem. But the question is, what must be the possible smile issues faced usually? One of them is having a gummy smile. Many people are unhappy with the gumminess in their smiles.  A gummy smile is a condition where there is more display of the gums while smiling. It comes under cosmetic dentistry. In normal scenarios, only a two-thirds portion of teeth is visible while smiling rest is covered with the upper lip. But in the case of a gummy smile, less portion is covered by upper lips so it looks slightly unaesthetic. Let us know more about it  Common reasons for gummy smiles  Size, shape, and height of your teeth: The appearance of your teeth play a major role in your smile. Shorter teeth or partially erupted teeth affect your smile. The tooth-to-gum ratio should be proper to avoid such smile issues.  Length of the upper lip: According to some studies averag