Gummy Smile / Aesthetic Crown Lengthening Video Library
Do you feel like your smile shows “too much gum”? You’re not alone—and there’s a solution. In this playlist, our periodontists in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD explain everything you need to know about gummy smile treatments, including aesthetic crown lengthening and other procedures to create a more balanced, beautiful smile. Discover what causes a gummy smile, how treatment works, what to expect during recovery, and see real patient results. These videos are your guide to understanding your options and achieving the smile you’ve always wanted.
Do you feel like your smile shows too much gum or that your teeth look small? That’s what we call a gummy smile—when excess gum tissue covers more of your teeth than usual, making them appear shorter. In this video, Dr. Raha Yousefi breaks down everything you need to know about gummy smiles and how we treat them with Aesthetic Crown Lengthening. Using two real patient cases, Dr. Yousefi explains:
- What a gummy smile is
- Why excess gum (and bone) tissue can make teeth look short or hidden
- How Aesthetic Crown Lengthening reshapes both the gumline and underlying bone for longer, more balanced teeth
- What to expect during the recovery process
This patient came to us halfway through her Invisalign treatment. Her teeth were moving into the right position, but she still felt like she was showing too much gum when she smiled, especially on the lower teeth. Even with straight teeth, the gummy smile was the first thing she noticed.
To address her main concern, we performed an Anatomical (Aesthetic) Crown Lengthening. This procedure reduces excess gum tissue and reshapes the underlying bone to reveal more of the natural tooth structure. We completed this on both the upper and lower teeth to create a balanced, confident smile.
The result: Her teeth look longer, her smile looks more even, and the “gummy smile” is no longer the first thing you notice. She now feels confident showing her smile, and Invisalign can continue with the proper foundation.
In this stunning before & after, Dr. Yousefi performed Aesthetic Crown Lengthening—a procedure that reshapes excess gum tissue and bone to reveal more of your natural teeth. The result? A more balanced, confident smile that lets your teeth, not your gums, take center stage.
If you’ve ever felt self-conscious about a gummy smile, aesthetic crown lengthening could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Ready to reveal your smile’s full potential? Schedule a consultation with us, we’d love to help you smile with confidence.
This patient started braces to straighten her teeth, but partway through treatment, she noticed that her gummy smile was getting WORSE! In this video, Dr. Lucy Johnson walks through what happened, why it happened, and how Aesthetic Crown Lengthening transformed her smile.
Braces make brushing and flossing harder. When plaque builds up around orthodontic brackets, the gums react by becoming swollen and inflamed. Over time, that inflammation can turn into thick, fibrotic gum tissue that doesn’t shrink back, even after the braces come off or after a professional cleaning. At that point, the only way to correct it is with a surgical procedure called Aesthetic Crown Lengthening.
During the procedure, we removed the excess gum tissue and also reshaped the underlying bone, which prevents the gums from growing back. This restored the patient’s natural tooth proportions by exposing more tooth structure and giving the patient a healthier and more balanced smile. Aesthetic Crown Lengthening not only improves the appearance of a gummy smile but also makes it easier to clean and gives the orthodontist better access to continue moving the teeth.
This patient came to us in the middle of her Invisalign treatment. Although her teeth were realigning, she was still unhappy with her gummy smile and wanted her lower teeth to show when she smiled.
To get her there, we created a comprehensive plan that included SFOT (Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy), Aesthetic Crown Lengthening, and ongoing Invisalign collaboration with her general dentist. What we did:
- Step 1: SFOT to accelerate and improve orthodontic movement: She had thick buttressing bone that wasn’t supporting her teeth and was actually interfering with her bite.We reshaped that bone and performed small cuts to help the aligners work more efficiently.As a result, her Invisalign treatment time dropped from 12 months to only 7, and the movements were more predictable.
- Step 2: Aesthetic (Anatomical) Crown Lengthening: Next, we performed aesthetic (anatomical) crown lengthening on both the upper and lower teeth. This procedure reshaped the gums and underlying bone to expose more of her natural tooth structure. This is the treatment that corrects a gummy smile and restores balance between the teeth and gums.
With the combination of SFOT, crown lengthening, and Invisalign (with her general dentist), we were able to create a smile that looks brighter, more balanced, and more natural from every angle.
Here’s your post-op menu on what to eat and what to avoid!
- Day 1-2: Stick to cold, soft things like ice cream, smoothies, and yogurt.
- Days 3-7: Move to soft, room-temperature foods like mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and oatmeal.
Rule of thumb: If you can smash it with a fork, you can eat it. Steamed carrot? Yes. Raw carrot? Not yet.
Avoid foods that are crunchy, sticky, spicy, or have seeds or small particles (chips, sesame seeds, quinoa, popcorn). No alcohol, smoking, drinking from a straw, or chewing on the surgical site.
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Why Choose District Dental Surgery?
At District Dental Surgery, our board-certified periodontists specialize in advanced gum procedures using the latest technology. Patients from Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD choose us for our precision, expertise, and compassionate care. We focus on protecting your natural teeth, restoring gum health and aesthetics, minimizing discomfort with modern techniques, and creating long-term, natural-looking results.