30/11/2025
✨ Why Do Some Smiles Show More Gum? Let’s Talk Muscles!
Ever wondered why some people show a little extra gum when they smile? It’s not just teeth or lip shape — it’s actually the muscles in your face working overtime 😁
There are a few key “upper lip lifters” that can cause a gummy smile:
💥 LLS + LLSAN: These guys pull the upper lip way up when you smile.
💥 Zygomaticus minor: Helps lift your lip even higher during a big grin.
💥 And if your upper lip is naturally shorter? The lift looks even bigger.
When these muscles are extra active, they raise the top lip higher than usual — and that’s when more gum starts to show.
Totally normal ✔️ Super common ✔️ And understanding the muscles involved helps explain why certain treatments work so well 😉
Book your commitment -free consultation today to discuss how this can help give you the smile you have always wanted.