If you’ve ever caught yourself holding back a laugh or covering your mouth in photos, you’re not alone. A gummy smile, where more gum tissue shows than feels comfortable, is more common than most people realize. Gummy smile treatment in Beverly Hills at Hessam Nowzari DDS, PhD Inc offers a reliable way to rebalance your smile so it looks and feels like you, without hiding it.
What Causes a Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile can stem from several sources, and the cause shapes the solution. Common factors include:
- Excess gum tissue that covers more of the tooth than it should
- Teeth that haven’t fully emerged past the gumline
- The way your upper lip moves when you smile
- Jaw structure or bone position
Often, it’s a combination. That’s why a thorough exam is always the starting point. Understanding the underlying cause is what makes treatment effective rather than temporary.
Gummy Smile Treatment Options in Beverly Hills
There’s no single procedure that fits every case, and that’s actually a good thing. Depending on what’s driving your gummy smile, treatment may involve one or more of the following:
Gum contouring removes or reshapes excess gum tissue to expose more of the natural tooth surface. It’s a minimally invasive procedure with a relatively quick recovery, and for many patients, it makes a significant difference in how proportionate the smile looks.
Crown lengthening goes a step further when the teeth themselves appear short because too much gum covers them. By adjusting the gumline and, in some cases, the underlying bone, we create a longer, more visible tooth surface.
Lip repositioning addresses cases in which an overly active upper lip pulls too high when smiling. This soft-tissue procedure limits how far the lip rises, reducing the amount of gum on display without touching the teeth or gums.
We’ll walk through all relevant options at your consultation so you know exactly what’s involved before any decisions are made.
What Recovery Looks Like
Recovery varies by procedure, but most patients are back to normal activity quickly. Gum contouring typically heals within a few days. Crown lengthening requires a bit more healing time, though discomfort is usually mild and manageable. We use advanced numbing techniques, and nitrous oxide is available for patients who want an extra layer of ease during the visit.
Most patients are surprised by how straightforward the process feels. Clear communication at every step helps, and our team is always available to answer questions before and after your appointment.
Results That Look Natural
The goal of gummy smile correction isn’t a dramatic transformation. It’s proportion. When the gumline, tooth length, and lip movement are all in balance, the result looks like you, just more comfortable and confident.
We plan each case carefully, using 3D imaging and digital diagnostics to map out the treatment before a single instrument is involved. You can read more about how gummy smile correction works and what to expect from the process.
Because gum health is closely connected to how treatment performs long-term, we also consider your overall periodontal health before moving forward. If there’s anything worth addressing first, we’ll let you know. More about periodontal therapy is available if that’s relevant to your situation.
Who Performs Your Treatment
Dr. Hessam Nowzari, D.D.S., Ph.D., and Dr. Eric Cho, D.D.S., bring a level of clinical depth uncommon in general dental offices. Dr. Nowzari has periodontal expertise built over decades of clinical and academic work, and Dr. Cho brings the same precision and care to every case. Both approach cosmetic outcomes with attention to how the result will look within the full context of your face, not just your teeth.
This isn’t a practice where cosmetic treatments are an afterthought. Smile aesthetics are part of how we approach every case.
Visiting Our Office
Our office is located in Beverly Hills, and the space itself is designed to put patients at ease. If you’d like a sense of what to expect before your first visit, you’re welcome to take a look around.
We accept CareCredit, cash, checks, and all major credit and debit cards, so flexibility is built into our payment process as well.
Schedule a Consultation
If a gummy smile has been bothering you, there’s a straightforward path to doing something about it. Reach out to our office to schedule a consultation, and we’ll start with a real conversation about what you’re noticing and what options make sense for you.