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Gummy Smile? Why the Cause Changes the Treatment

Why do gummy smiles need different treatment plans? Dr. Dickson explains how gum tissue, supporting bone and lip movement shape the options you discuss.

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Discuss your gummy smile questions with Dr. Dickson.

A consultation is the next step toward understanding what contributes to your gum display and which options are worth discussing.

For a first visit, select New Patient, then Consultation, and choose Nana Dickson as your clinician.

Bring your questions

A useful starting point for your next conversation.

Visible gum display can raise different treatment questions. Ask what the evaluation suggests about gum tissue, bone and lip movement in your situation, and why that context changes the options worth discussing.

Ready for an individualized answer?

Bring the question to Allegra Dental Center in Fairfax.