Lip Repositioning
At Leading Edge Periodontics & Dental Implants, we specialize in lip repositioning services to enhance your oral health and the aesthetics of your smile. Our skilled team is committed to delivering effective, comfortable treatment customized to your unique needs.
What is Lip Repositioning?
Lip repositioning is the lowering of the upper lip. Lip repositioning is a brief surgical procedure that restricts the top lip and positions the lip to reduce the amount of exposed gum tissue.
Reasons for Lip Repositioning
A gummy smile, known medically as “excessive gingival display,” can be a source of embarrassment to patients. Often, a gummy smile stems from a lip line that is unnaturally high and/or overdevelopment of the upper jaw. With each smile, the height of the top lip can rise to reveal too much gum tissue.
While many cases of gummy smiles can be addressed by correcting the position of teeth, crown lengthening or gum lifts, some smiles are affected by the upper lip position rather than tooth or gum shape. For patients with excessive gum tissue display due to high upper lip position, lip repositioning is the best option.
Dr. Mark Schlesinger
Periodontist
“Although a gummy smile does not have any functional impediments, often times it can impact a patient’s confidence and self-esteem.”
What Does a Lip Repositioning Procedure Entail?
During this procedure, a small strip of tissue is removed from the inside of the upper lip and the exposed area is sutured into a new, lower position. The procedure generally takes about 30-45 minutes, but the results are immediate.
Benefits of Lip Repositioning:
- Immediately improves the appearance of a ‘gummy smile’
- Creates a proportionate amount of gum, teeth, and lip
- Gives the top lip a fuller, more aesthetical pleasing look
- Requires only local anesthesia
- Fast recovery with little downtime
- Does not result in external scarring
- Quickly restores confidence and self-esteem
Why Choose Leading Edge for Lip Repositioning?
Our skilled specialists bring extensive experience and use advanced techniques to ensure precise, comfortable, and effective outcomes. We prioritize your unique needs with a personalized approach to treatment planning.
Ready to enhance your smile and address functional concerns? Contact Leading Edge Periodontics & Dental Implants today to schedule your consultation. Let us help you achieve a confident and aesthetically pleasing smile through expert lip repositioning services.
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