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Dr. Leonard Hoffenberg
Level 2, 74 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
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Problems We Solve

Gummy Smile

“My teeth look gummy when I smile…”

A gummy smile can be the result of different oral issues. For example, it can be caused by a short or hyperactive upper lip, small teeth, and gingival hypertrophy or gum enlargement. Although providing a beautiful smile is important, we also ensure that a gummy smile is not the result of gum disease. Gum disease is a serious condition and should not be ignored. In advance cases, it contributes to tooth loss.

Real Solutions

In your gum assessment we look at the following:

  • Size, shape and bony support of your teeth.
  • Gum swelling and bleeding.
  • Health of the gums surrounding your teeth.
  • Lip and mouth soft tissue.

If you’d like to see if one of our gum treatments are right for you, we invite you to schedule an appointment for a FREE smile assessment today.

Problems We Solve

Sydney‘s Experienced Dentist

Dr. Leonard Hoffenberg provides all aspects of general and emergency dentistry whilst at the same time developing an eye for the art and cosmetics in dentistry.

Questions We Get About Gummy Smiles

What can cause a smile to appear gummy?
Some factors include an excess of gum tissue is covering up the teeth, short teeth or an upper lip that is hypermobile (it rises too high when you smile)
What is a gummy smile?
A “gummy smile” occurs when too much gum tissue (in dental terms, over 4mm) is visible in the smile. Different people have different ideas about when this issue becomes a problem.
How can a gummy smile from too much gum tissue be reduced?
If the cause is too much gum tissue, a periodontal procedure called “crown lengthening” can be used to remove the excess tissue and reveal more of the teeth.
How can a gummy smile from short teeth be reduced?
If the teeth are too short, they can be crowned (capped), or covered by porcelain veneers.
What if a hyper mobile lip is causing a gummy smile?
A hypermobile lip can be controlled temporarily with relaxer injections, or permanently with a minor surgical procedure.
Call now or use our convenient online scheduler to book in your FREE smile assessment appointment with Dr. Hoffenberg at his office in Sydney.
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How to Get to our Dental Clinic

TLC Dental is located in Sydney's CBD at 2/74 Castlereagh Street, conveniently located near Martin Place and the MLC Centre. There is public transport nearby with numerous bus stops and train stations within walking distance. Parking is also available at the MLC Centre, Westfield, or Stockland Piccadilly Shopping Centre. We are only a few minutes walk from places like Circle Quay Ferries, the State Library of New South Wales, Royal Botanic Garden and the Sydney Tower Eye.

Terms & Conditions
Zoom Teeth Whitening Offer
  1. Limit 1 per person and subject to availability
  2. Must be 18 years of age or older to use vouchers
  3. Includes a Free Smile Assessment which must be face to face.
  4. Whitening Smile Deals ™ price includes
    • Before and after written instructions
    • Before and after photos
    • 4 (four) applications for 15 minutes each of Philips Zoom ™ whitening gel as per the recommendations
    • Relief gel for after home care.
  5. Does not include a general dental check-up and clean but can be used with other Smile Deal vouchers such as $199 check-up and clean or the Smile Deal ™ Invisalign voucher for $6500
  6. 24 hour cancellation notice is required if you need to change your appointment time

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This offer may change without notice.

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Free Smile Assessment Offer:
  1. Must be over 18 years of age
  2. Free Smile Assessment consultation must be face to face
  3. Includes : Smile analysis, Facial lines and asymmetries, Teeth size, shape and position analysis, Teeth color recording, Jaw analysis, General tooth and gum health assessment and advise on the suitability for Invisalign or other Smile Make-Over procedures and recommendations.
  4. Does not include a full examination, x-rays or a scale and polish.
  5. Free Smile Assessment offer can be used in conjunction with other offers such as Whitening, Check up and Polish, and Invisalign offers.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This offer may change without notice.

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Free Smile Assessment Offer:
  1. Must be over 18 years of age
  2. Free Smile Assessment consultation must be face to face
  3. Includes : Smile analysis, Facial lines and asymmetries, Teeth size, shape and position analysis, Teeth color recording, Jaw analysis, General tooth and gum health assessment and advise on the suitability for Invisalign or other Smile Make-Over procedures and recommendations.
  4. Does not include a full examination, x-rays or a scale and polish.
  5. Free Smile Assessment offer can be used in conjunction with other offers such as Whitening, Check up and Polish, and Invisalign offers.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This offer may change without notice.