Yaileth, a 20-year-old patient, came to our office with a clear goal: she wanted a more confident and harmonious smile. Her main concerns were the size and shape of her teeth, which she felt were too small and square, and the excessive exposure of her gums when she smiled. While her natural smile was charming, she felt it gave her a younger, almost childlike appearance that didn’t align with how she wanted to present herself as an adult.
After conducting a detailed periodontal analysis, we determined that Yaileth was an ideal candidate for gingivoplasty, a gentle procedure that reshapes the gum line with minimal intervention. This approach reduced the excess gum exposure and created a more balanced frame for her teeth, giving her smile a longer, more refined appearance without significant recovery time or discomfort.
The next step was designing and placing ceramic veneers to complete her new smile. One of the advantages in Yaileth’s case was her healthy bite—everything was already aligned, which meant minimal preparation was required for her teeth. The veneers were carefully crafted to enhance her natural features, creating a broader, more mature smile that harmonized with her facial aesthetics.
A gummy smile can often make patients appear younger than their age, as it diminishes the visual prominence of the teeth. By addressing this, Yaileth’s transformation not only gave her a more sophisticated smile but also helped her look more aligned with her age. Her new smile now reflects the confident, grown-up woman she truly is.
Yaileth left the office thrilled with her smile, radiating confidence and joy with a smile that truly reflects her inner self.
Case review written by Dr. Laura Bula, expert in dental and facial aesthetics