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.

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Dr. Ospina Provides Beautiful Results

woman's smile before gum surgery — **Before**

patient's smile after gum surgery — **Before**

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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

patient before lip lowering surgery — **Before**

patient after lip lowering surgery — **Before**

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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:

(305) 443-8225

"I'll be with them the rest of my life." Patients Love Our Coral Gables Practice

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!

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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.

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Giving Jackie a Reason to Smile

patient before lip lift surgery — **Before**

patient after lip lift surgery — **Before**

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Reyna's Smile Upgrade

patient after gummy smile treatment — **Before**

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From Miami to Coral Gables, FL Patients Trust Our Approach

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!

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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.

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Subtle Enhancements Achieve Big Improvements

patient's smile before laser gum reduction — **Before**

patient's smile after laser gum reduction — **Before**

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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

patient's smile before treatment by dr. Ospina — **Before**

patient after treatment by dr. ospina — **Before**

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“Dr. Ospina is beyond amazing.”

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!

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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.

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Gummy Smile

Dr. Ospina Provides Beautiful Results

The Basics Of Gummy Smile Treatment

Lowering the Upper Lip Can Lift Your Confidence Sky-High