A gummy smile refers to a smile that shows excessive amount of gum under the upper lip. Some people often feel awkward about it.

The Laser Crown Lengthening is the treatment suggested by orthodontists for alteration in gummy smile. This surgical procedure of Laser Crown Lengthening recounters the gum tissue by adjusting the gums that are exposed more than they should be. Sometimes, this treatment is also recommended for treatment for treating tooth injury caused by accidents as well.

Is the treatment painful? It is a misconception among many people that the crown lengthening procedure is painful. But this is not the case. The anaesthetics used during the crown lengthening procedure keeps the patient from feeling anything in the area being treated. Once the anaesthetic wears off after the surgery, there might be slight discomfort. But the use of aspirin free and nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory pain relievers suggested by the orthodontist prevents this pain as well and you'll be good to go and be smiling and biting and chewing your food with ease in no time. Also, the use of Laser in Crown lengthening treatment makes the procedure a lot more effective and comfortable for the patient.