An ideal or an esthetic smile is equally dependent on the gingival display as well as the tooth shape, size, color, position and symmetry; where lips govern the display of the teeth and the gingiva. There have been studies conducted which indicate that the amount of gingival display on smiling is a very crucial factor to smile attractiveness. Thus, this library dissertation highlights various treatment modalities that can be employed to correct the gummy smile or the excessive gingival display whilst considering the variable long standing etiological factors leading to the establishment of the gummy smile.