Gum lift in Timonium
When too much gum shows, teeth can look short. A gum lift corrects a gummy smile—moving the gum line upward with a dental laser or radiosurgery for ideal tooth proportions and a balanced smile.
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Timonium, MD
Gummy smile correction in Timonium
Laser gum lifting technology
Gums move upward for ideal tooth proportions.
Gum lift and same-day veneers
The Haywood surgical smile makeover adds same-day custom veneers.
A plan built on your features
Every plan reflects your unique circumstances and physical makeup.
Every dental service in Timonium, all in one place.
A gum lift is one part of a full-service practice, and every one of these dental services is available in the same Timonium office.
Gum lift treatment, step by step
Here’s how a gum lift corrects a gummy smile at the Timonium practice.
Study your smile line
Dr. Haywood looks at your smile line, the part of your smile that shows, which is shaped by your facial muscles, lips, teeth and gum tissue. Often extra gum tissue, not short teeth, is what causes a gummy smile.
Choose the right gum lift
For a small movement of the gum or a little reshaping, radio-surgical technology is used in almost all cases. For a major gum lift or minor gum recontouring, Dr. Haywood performs the Haywood surgical smile makeover.
Reveal your new smile line
The gums are moved upward on the upper teeth for ideal proportions. With the Haywood surgical smile makeover, same-day custom veneers help guide tissue healing, so you can walk out with a transformed gum line and smile.
Patients in Timonium and Towson. In their words.
4.7 stars from 147 Google reviews · Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS: 35+ years in practice, Fellow of the ICOI, member of the AACD
“My teeth were very crooked and I wanted a better smile… I chose veneers and some minor cosmetic gum surgery because I really did not want braces in my 20s! The results speak for themselves.”—Greg
“I came in with every tooth broken, patched, and filled… I have been thrilled with my new smile. I get compliments everywhere I travel and I am loving it. Thanks Doc!”—John
“My anxiety was put to rest in one visit… Now I actually get compliments on my teeth and I enjoy smiling more than ever.”—T.S.
“Dr. Haywood repaired a chip in my tooth today. The tooth looks better than before it was chipped!”—Jim
“Best dental experience I ever had. The office feels more like someone’s home than a sterile office… I have always been terrified of dental visits. Not anymore.”—Kelli White
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answered
A gummy smile is when a large amount of gum tissue shows when you smile, so your upper teeth look short or overtaken by the gums. Often the cause is excessive gum tissue rather than short teeth.
A gum lift is a cosmetic procedure that sculpts the gum line to expose more of your teeth. The gums are moved upward on the upper teeth to create ideal tooth proportions and a more balanced, attractive smile.
Your smile line is the part of your smile that shows, including the front teeth. It is shaped by your facial muscles, the size and shape of your lips and teeth, and your gum tissue.
A gum lift can be done with a dental laser or radiosurgery. When only a small movement or a little reshaping is needed, radio-surgical technology is used in almost all cases. The practice’s Picasso laser allows soft tissue procedures with greater precision and comfort. See our dental technology.
It is Dr. Haywood’s hallmark procedure for a major gum lift or minor gum recontouring. It combines the gum surgery with same-day customized veneers, which helps guide tissue healing and shows the cosmetic result right away, so you can walk out with a new gum line and smile. Learn about dental veneers.
Yes. A gum lift is often part of a comprehensive and thorough approach to smile rejuvenation, and it can be combined with other cosmetic treatments in a customized plan. See ultimate smile makeovers.
Yes. Every treatment plan is based on your unique set of circumstances and physical makeup, so the amount of gum movement and the method used are chosen for your smile.
Yes. Before-and-after imaging is part of every cosmetic evaluation, so you can work with Dr. Haywood to plan the changes you would like to see in your smile. See how cosmetic imaging works.
108 W Timonium Rd, Ste 200, Timonium, MD 21093, serving Timonium, Towson, Pikesville, Baltimore and the surrounding communities. New patients are welcome. The practice is out of network with insurance companies: you pay at the time of service and the office files the paperwork on your behalf for maximum reimbursement. HSA and flex plans are welcome, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.