Gummy smile treatment in London.
Explore gummy smile treatment options at MHB Aesthetic in Mayfair, London. Your assessment considers upper-lip movement, gum display and possible dental causes before any treatment or referral is proposed.
- Free initial consultation
- Face-to-face advice in Mayfair
- A plan based on your needs
A smile has several contributors, not one universal fix.
Gummy smile treatment: key details
- Price
- The cost is confirmed in your individual quote. Check current prices and booking options.
Gummy smile is a common description for showing more upper gum when smiling. It is not, by itself, a dental disease. Lip length and movement, tooth proportions, gum position and the underlying jaw can all contribute, sometimes in combination.
Assessment should distinguish these factors before any cosmetic option is discussed. A dental or orthodontic opinion may be more relevant than an aesthetic procedure, particularly where tooth, gum or jaw structure is involved. At MHB, the consultation is a discussion of your concern and appropriate next steps, not a promise to change your smile or provide a particular medicine.
Concerns to discuss
- Upper gum visible when smiling
- Upper-lip movement
- Smile asymmetry
- Understanding dental versus aesthetic options
What your consultation covers.
Understand your concern and the options that may be appropriate after an individual assessment.
Understand the likely contributor
Consider lip movement alongside tooth, gum and jaw factors rather than assuming one cause.
Protect normal function
Discuss your smile, speaking and comfortable lip movement before considering any intervention.
Find the right assessment
Identify when dental, orthodontic or other specialist advice should come before cosmetic care.
Advice is individual. Your consultation is an opportunity to ask questions and does not commit you to a procedure.
Explore suitability & risksYour suitability assessment.
Adults looking for information about gum display who understand that a natural smile does not need correction.
Current gum disease, dental pain, bleeding gums or planned dental work should be discussed with a dentist.
Previous facial procedures, lip weakness and difficulties with speech, drinking or swallowing are relevant to assessment.
Structural dental or jaw factors may make referral more appropriate than treatment at an aesthetic clinic.
Discuss your suitabilityPossible risks & limitations
Changing upper-lip movement may affect smile symmetry, lip closure, drinking or speech, depending on the procedure.
A proposed invasive procedure can involve discomfort, bruising, swelling, infection or allergy; no cosmetic change is guaranteed.
An approach aimed at lip movement does not correct an underlying dental or jaw issue. The cause must be assessed before any procedure is considered.
Plan your aftercareYour consultation at MHB.
Personal advice, clear information and a plan that starts with your concerns.
A conversation about you
Discuss your concerns, medical history and the changes you hope to achieve before deciding on treatment.
Clarity before you decide
Understand the proposed approach, who will treat you, the full cost, possible risks and your aftercare.
Face-to-face care in Mayfair
Visit MHB Aesthetic at 205 Regent Street, near Oxford Circus, and know who to contact after your appointment.
Isabel
Consultations
Martin
Treatment practitioner
Meet the people behind your care
At your consultation, confirm who will carry out your treatment, their qualifications and experience, and who will support your aftercare.
Meet the MHB teamYour consultation, step by step.
From your first conversation to review, understand your options before deciding.
Your concerns
Tell us about the lines or symptoms that concern you and what you would like to understand.
Your starting pointClinical assessment
Discuss your medical history and have your concern assessed by an appropriate practitioner.
Face-to-face adviceYour options
Understand suitable options, including choosing no treatment, and the possible benefits and limitations.
An informed choiceTime to decide
Ask questions about risks, costs and follow-up. A consultation does not commit you to a procedure.
Your decisionNext steps
Agree any appropriate next steps and know who to contact if you have further questions.
Personal advice
Follow-up & care planning.
If an option is suitable and you decide to proceed, discuss recovery, follow-up and individual care instructions before making that decision.
Discuss your care planFor urgent treatment or aftercare concerns, contact the MHB team.
0755 447 7034Bring dental context
Tell the practitioner about orthodontics, gum treatment and planned dental procedures. Seek dental advice first for painful or bleeding gums.
Agree on practical aftercare
If an appropriate procedure is selected, ask how it could affect eating, drinking and speaking and when it should be reviewed.
Do not ignore functional changes
Report unexpected difficulty using the lips promptly. New difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing after an injectable procedure requires immediate emergency medical care.
Care, in our patients’ words.
Selected five-star Google review excerpts about care at our clinic, rather than outcomes for this specific treatment.
“The staff were so professional yet genuinely caring, and they explained everything clearly which really put me at ease.”
“They genuinely listened to my concerns and needs, ensuring that I felt cared for throughout the entire process.”
“They always answer all my questions with patience and professionalism.”
Individual experiences and results vary. Read the full reviews on Google.
Plan your consultation in London.
Start by discussing your concern. Your practitioner can explain suitable options and any associated costs after assessment.
Ask about a consultationFree initial consultation
Discuss your concerns and available options.
Personal advice
Ask the clinic for an individual quote for this treatment and confirm available appointments through our booking page.
View pricesPrices may change. For the latest prices and availability, please check our online booking page.
Plan your consultation
Visit MHB in Mayfair.
Visit our Regent Street clinic for a face-to-face consultation, just three minutes’ walk from Oxford Circus station.
MHB Aesthetic Clinic205 Regent Street
London W1B 4HBContact & visiting information
Gummy smile treatment: your questions.
Straightforward answers. And if you’d like to know more, we’re always happy to talk.
Ask us a questionIs showing gum when I smile a medical problem?
Not necessarily. Gum display varies naturally. If you have bleeding, pain, swelling or a recent change, a dental assessment is more appropriate than assuming it is only an aesthetic concern.
Why might I need a dentist rather than an aesthetic procedure?
Tooth proportions, gum position and jaw structure can contribute to gum display. A dentist or relevant specialist can assess these factors and explain options outside the scope of an aesthetic consultation.
Is a gummy smile the same as a thin upper lip?
No. The amount of gum visible when smiling and the fullness of the lip are separate concerns. Increasing lip volume is not a universal answer to gum display.
Can every gummy smile be addressed in the same way?
No. The cause, degree of lip movement, dental findings and your goals all matter. A plan suitable for one person may be inappropriate for another.
Could changing my smile affect speech or drinking?
Procedures involving the upper lip or nearby movement can have functional consequences. These need to be explained during clinical assessment, not treated as a purely cosmetic detail.
Can I book a consultation without agreeing to treatment?
Yes. You can discuss the concern, understand the limits of aesthetic care and ask whether another assessment is needed. No procedure is promised or required.
Treatment information
This page provides general information about gummy smile treatment. Your consultation provides individual advice, including suitability, alternatives, risks and aftercare.
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