Gummy Smile

Is excess gum tissue making your teeth look worn or underdeveloped? Do you feel your smile looks too “gummy”?

Dr. Gloria Ospina has enhanced many gummy smiles using a patented technique she developed and teaches to colleagues.

Get in touch with our Coral Gables, FL, dental practice today to learn how Dr. Ospina can upgrade your smile and your confidence.

Dr. Ospina Provides Beautiful Results

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After

This patient in her early twenties wanted less gum (gingival) tissue to show when she smiled. Dr. Ospina performed surgical gummy smile reduction to achieve a look that is more charismatic. After Dr. Ospina’s expert treatment, Marcia’s smile shows more of her bright, white teeth than gum tissue. If you feel self-conscious about the amount of gum tissue that shows when you smile, Dr. Ospina’s proprietary dentistry treatments can give you results that boost your confidence.

The Basics

Of Gummy Smile Treatment

Do you have excess gum tissue above your teeth that creates an unbalanced smile? Dentists and periodontists can treat “gummy” smiles with crown lengthening and other types of gum surgery for a more proportional look.

If your teeth appear short and hidden by your gums, crown lengthening can help. With crown lengthening surgery, our dentist reshapes your gingival tissue to reveal more of each tooth. A similar surgery, gingivectomy, can be performed to address overgrown, excessive, or diseased gum tissue.

For other patients, a high upper lip position makes their smile appear gummy. If you have tried lip fillers to cover your excess gum tissue without success, Dr. Ospina has pioneered a patented gummy smile technique: the High Lip Line Corrective Surgical Method. This technique combines BOTOX® and laser dentistry to limit lip movement, so less of your gum tissue shows. 

Lowering the Upper Lip

Can Lift Your Confidence Sky-High

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After

Although this patient believed she was in need of gum reduction surgery, Dr. Opina determined that she had a high lip line, a common issue that she can correct using the Waterlase® MD laser in combination with other treatments. The patient was very happy with the new position of her upper lip, and it inspired her to further refine the appearance of her smile through Invisalign® orthodontic treatment. If you are interested in gummy smile treatment in Coral Gables, Dr. Ospina can provide a solution that gives you a beautiful, natural-looking outcome.

Lip Repositioning

Uses a Three-Part Formula

Dentists across the country have studied with Dr. Ospina to learn about her pain-free patented method of balancing gummy smiles. Though each treatment is personally tailored, the High Lip Line Corrective Surgical Method typically follows this formula:

Part One: Preparatory Care

Dr. Ospina prides herself in her detail-oriented approach. She'll fully assess your unique smile during a consultation at our Coral Gables, FL, dental office. During occasions where she notices conditions that need treatment, she'll treat them first with preparatory care. This can include minimizing bone overgrowth from grinding with Invisalign® or TMJ disorder treatment.

Part Two: Laser Surgery

The inspiration for Dr. Ospina's patented treatment came directly from her interaction with a patient. She realized that she could incorporate her advanced laser dentistry training and use a Waterlase® dental laser to lower the patient's top lip. This minimized the appearance of the patient's gums, improving the frame around her teeth.

Part Three: BOTOX

Once she has addressed her patients' teeth and gums, Dr. Ospina can adjust the position of their top lip in a method that combines BOTOX® and attachments. The end goal is to limit the movement of the upper lip and secure the lip in a lower position, so the gums are less visible. As soon as this part is complete, you'll instantly see a difference.

Why Patients Choose Dr. Ospina

To Achieve the Smile They Have Always Wanted

Dr. Ospina is an innovator.

Her fascination with making her patients' smiles look their very best led her to develop her own techniques that have benefitted hundreds of patients and are being adopted by many of the country's leading dentists. Under her care, you will receive treatment directly from a provider who is moving the field of cosmetic dentistry forward with beautiful results.

Her results speak for themselves.

A dentist's before and after images are one of the strongest demonstrations of their capabilities. You don't have to look any further than Dr. Ospina's gallery of beautiful, natural-looking results to see what she can do for you. From subtle improvements to dramatic cosmetic upgrades, Dr. Ospina can realize your goals.

She uses advanced technology.

The Waterlase laser Dr. Ospina uses in her Coral Gables office is incredibly precise, and it minimizes the risk of infection since it eliminates the need for manual tools to contact the tissue. In fact, this device is so precise that in most cases, patients don't need local anesthesia. And because it seals the tissue as it creates incisions, it can eliminate the need for sutures.

Dr. Ospina Can Give You A Complete Smile Makeover

In many cases, patients feel inspired to make further refinements after receiving treatment for a gummy smile. Dr. Ospina is equipped to meet their needs: her practice offers a full suite of solutions, including orthodontic treatments like Invisalign, to make virtually every dimension of your smile look incredible. To request a consultation with Dr. Ospina in Coral Gables, reach out to us today:

"I'll be with them the rest of my life."

Patients Love Our Coral Gables Practice

Karla Rosado
Karla Rosado
Coral Gables, FL 2023
So glad I decided to pull the plug and switch dentists. Everything from start to finish was spectacular, everyone at the office is so welcoming and kind. You truly receive a deep cleaning and such great service. Niurka, Patricia and Gloria are the best!
Pamela Mattar
Pamela Mattar
Coral Gables, FL 2023
Loved Dr. Gloria and her team, particularly Patricia. Everyone was very nice, delicate and professional. Everything that was done was perfectly explained in detail, I also noticed how Dr. Gloria is very up to date as she has all the latest tech.

Giving Jackie a Reason to Smile

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After

Dr. Ospina was able to help Jackie improve the proportions of her smile using her proprietary lip repositioning technique, which incorporates the Waterlase laser and BOTOX injections. These refinements created an attractive new upper lip position when smiling, with the lip placed just slightly above the point at which the gums meet the upper portion of the front teeth. She now has an attractive tooth-to-gum ratio when she smiles, and the results look completely natural.

Why Might I Need Gum Surgery?

Unbalanced Appearance
Caused by a Gummy Smile

A gummy smile can impact how you feel about your appearance, but our team can help with advanced dentistry. We offer cosmetic gum surgery, gum contouring, and lip repositioning to fine-tune your smile and improve your confidence.

Gum Recession
Caused by Gum Disease

Patients with gum disease may notice that their gum tissue is pulling back from their teeth, or recessing. This symptom can impact your oral health and appearance. Fortunately, gum surgery like grafting can provide an aesthetically appealing solution.

Unsuccessful Past Treatment
Using Lip Fillers

Some doctors may recommend lip fillers as a way to mask your gummy smile. The intention is to reduce the appearance of your gums by making your lips larger. Unfortunately, due to issues like bad reactions or unskilled injectors, this option can fail. With Dr. Ospina’s patented High Lip Line Corrective Surgical Method, you can find a solution.

Loose Gums
Caused by Gum Disease

Bacteria and plaque lead to gum disease, a progressive condition. One of the most common symptoms of gum disease is loose gums or periodontal pockets. These pockets can gather infection-causing bacteria underneath the gumline and along each tooth, eventually leading to tooth loss. Fortunately, gum disease is treatable with surgery from a qualified dentist or periodontist.

Reyna's Smile Upgrade

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After

Excess gum tissue was making Reyna’s top teeth look worn. Dr. Ospina in Coral Gables enhanced her smile by using the Waterlase laser to gently remove the excess gum tissue in a way that created a beautiful new frame for her most visible teeth. The result made her front teeth look longer and healthier. Thanks to Dr. Ospina’s refined techniques, Reyna loves the new look of her smile.

From Miami to Coral Gables, FL

Love Their Experience

Karla Rosado
Karla Rosado
Coral Gables, FL 2023
So glad I decided to pull the plug and switch dentists. Everything from start to finish was spectacular, everyone at the office is so welcoming and kind. You truly receive a deep cleaning and such great service. Niurka, Patricia and Gloria are the best!
Pamela Mattar
Pamela Mattar
Coral Gables, FL 2023
Loved Dr. Gloria and her team, particularly Patricia. Everyone was very nice, delicate and professional. Everything that was done was perfectly explained in detail, I also noticed how Dr. Gloria is very up to date as she has all the latest tech.

Subtle Enhancements

Achieve Big Improvements

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After

Dr. Ospina’s gummy smile treatments aren’t exclusively for patients who want big changes in their smiles. Sometimes, subtle enhancements are all it takes to give a patient the dazzling smile they have always wanted. In this case, Gabby had excessive gum tissue affecting the appearance of her lateral incisors (the teeth on either side of the front teeth). Dr. Ospina in Coral Gables used the Waterlase laser to carefully remove some of the excess gum tissue, and the painless procedure didn’t require any anesthesia.

A Beautiful Transformation

Thanks to Gum Surgery by Dr. Ospina

Our Coral Gables patient loves to laugh and smile, but she used to feel like she had to hide her happiness. After a quick gum surgery, she’s able to experience an infectious change in confidence.

Creating the Smile of Sherika's Dreams

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After

After two surgeries by other dentists, Sherika was in need of a procedure that could finally correct her gummy smile and give her the results she wanted. Thanks to a combination of smile design with lip repositioning and crown lengthening, Dr. Ospina finally gave Sherika the smile enhancements she had wanted all along.

“Dr. Ospina is beyond amazing.”

Timothy Howell
Timothy Howell
Coral Gables, FL 2023
I finaly got the best possible beautiful new smile.I search for so many from NYC and Miami different Dentist and never get it finish. Dr Gloria Ospina is beyond amazing. and finish the major job 110% correct..Now I have no worries to smile? Because I very honest smile being happy!
Rene Boissard
Rene Boissard
Coral Gables, FL 2023
Perfect staff and dentist. Couldn’t ask for anything more from them. If I could give them more then 5 stars I would so. Trusted people that can get the job done with a smile.

Gables Perfect Smile

Gables Perfect Smile has what you need to maintain the health of your mouth, improve the functionality of your teeth, and fine-tune the appearance of your smile. Gloria Ospina is affiliated with prominent organizations like the:

Let our relaxing Coral Gables, FL, office help you transform your smile. Fill out our contact form or call us at (786) 876-7713 to get started.

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