Dental Aesthetics – Gummy Smile Botox

What is Gummy Smile?

Excessive appearance of the gums during speech or laughter is called Gummy Smile. Normally, the gums should appear very thin during speech or laughter, while in Gummy Smile, the gums are much more prominent and thick.

Use of Botox in Gummy Smile Cases

After an ophthalmologist named Alan Scott performed strabismus treatment with botox in 1981, studies started to use botox for therapeutic purposes. It was first approved by the FDA in 1989 for use in the treatment of eye muscle problems. It was then actively used to relieve problems such as excessive sweating, neck problems and Face wrinkles. Today, its cosmetic and medical spectrum has expanded immensely. The use of Botox for the treatment of Gummy Smile was first performed by a plastic surgeon named Michael Kane in 1992. Today, botulinum toxin (botox) is used effectively in the treatment of Gummy Smile cases.

What is Crown Lengthening Operation?

The main purpose of these operations is to remove the excess gum tissue and regulate the amount of gum in the anterior teeth as desired. In addition, the crookedness between the crown lengths is also intervened. The length of the N teeth is increased, making the gums symmetrical. These applications take place painlessly and positively affect the results of gummy smile treatment.

What are the Reasons for Gummy Smile?

• Gummy Smile formation;
• Hypermobile upper lip muscle
• Small tooth height
• Thinner than normal upper lip
• Overgrowth of the bone in the upper jaw
• Gum-induced inflammations
• It is caused by gingival enlargement due to the use of some drugs.

Who Can Have Gummy Smile Botox?

Gummy Smile botox can be performed by men and women who are over the age of 18 and have gumy smile problems in their gums.

To Whom Is Gummy Smile Treatment Not Applied?

Gummy Smile botox treatment is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women because their hormones are irregular. After the pregnancy and breastfeeding period has passed, this procedure can be performed with peace of mind.

Who Performs Gummy Smile Botox?

Gummy Smile Botox is an aesthetic application. Therefore, as in all other aesthetic applications, Gummy Smile botox should be applied by an expert medical aesthetic doctor, plastic surgeon or dermatologist.

How is Gummy Smile Botox Treatment Performed?

The aim of Gummy Smile botox is to eliminate the aesthetic disorder that causes the gums to appear while laughing. The procedure is applied to the sides of the nostrils. In this context, the treatment area is first anesthetized with anesthetic cream. After sterilization, botox is injected from 2 or 5 points depending on the size of the problem.

Botox starts to show its effect in 3-4 days, and it shows its full effect in about two weeks. It works the muscles on the upper lip, allowing the base lip to cover the gingiva without blocking the smile and lip movements. Thus, when smiling, the gums are not visible, only the teeth are visible.

What Should Be Considered Before Gummy Smile Botox?

Before gummy smile botox;

• Regularly used medications, pregnancy status and existing diseases should be reported to the doctor,
• If blood thinners, muscle relaxants or antibiotics are used, their use should be stopped 1 week in advance with the knowledge of the doctor.

What Should Be Considered After Gummy Smile Botox?

After gummy smile botox;

• Make-up should not be applied on the same day, water should not be touched for the first 1-2 hours,
• Alcohol intake should be avoided,
• For the first 5 days, extreme hot and steamy environments such as baths and saunas should be avoided (Shower can be taken in normal temperature water),
• No massage should be applied to the botox area for the first 5 days,
• Heavy exercises should be avoided for the first 5 days,
• There is no need for behaviors that restrict jaw and lip movements.

What Are the Side Effects of Gummy Smile Botox?

If the skin of people who have had Gummy Smile botox is sensitive, mild redness, swelling or bruising may be seen in the procedure area. Ice therapy should be applied for 1-2 hours to prevent these effects. If an overdose of botox is used, some lip movements are also affected. Therefore, these procedures should be performed by a specialist doctor.

How Does Healing Happen After Gummy Smile Botox?

It is necessary to wait two weeks for the full results to become visible. Gummy Smile Botox Procedure provides excellent results and smiles for the vast majority of patients. It is an extremely convenient and fast procedure. But we still can't say it's the right choice for everyone. Your doctor decides on the most appropriate treatment method for you, taking into account your needs.

Gummy Smile Botox Procedure is completed in a 15-minute period. The discomfort felt during the injection is minimal. Since the injection needle is small and there are no complications, the person can quickly return to the daily life routine. It does not need a healing process.

When Does the Effect of Gummy Smile Botox Appear?

The effect of the Gummy Smile process begins to be seen within 3-4 days. The full effect of the procedure is seen after two weeks.

How Long Does Gummy Smile Botox Last?

The effect of Gummy Smile botox lasts for 4 months. From the 4th month, the effect begins to decrease, and at the 6th month, the botox completely melts and the appearance returns to its original state.

Gummy Smile Botox (Gum Aesthetics) Prices

The prices of Gummy Smile botox vary depending on the application area and the amount of botox used. Low-priced applications may mean using poor quality botox brand. For this reason, the quality of the botox to be used while having botox and the experience of the doctor is an important detail.