Correcting gummy smile also called as gum lift is a simple procedure performed unter local anesthesia . After completing orthodontic treatment, or excessive visibility of gums with a high lip situation warrants the need for gum lift procedure. How is it done? it can be carried out using Laser or scalpel. presently we at Lakshmi dental care , porur , Chennai perform laser gingivectomy to contour the gums that is painless with less post operative complications. it is also called as esthetic crown lengthening that is done to expose tooth that is covered by too much gums.