Gummy Smile

Gummy smile | A person’s smile can change his life a lot. That is why we see the interest in cosmetic surgeries related to the smile, the most famous of which is the Hollywood smile , which treats many dental problems in addition to its cosmetic role.

When the gums protrude and appear during people’s speech or smile, this often causes them embarrassment and a feeling of lack of self- confidence .

In this article, we will talk about the causes of a gummy smile, how is the gummy smile surgery done?, what are the methods of treating a gummy smile?, my experience with a gummy smile, and what is the price of treating a gummy smile?

Istanbul International Beauty Center is considered one of the best cosmetic centers in Turkey due to the presence of an expert cosmetic medical staff and the use of the latest medical and cosmetic techniques in performing cosmetic operations:

gummy teeth treatment cost, Istanbul International Beauty Center

Causes of a gummy smile

The causes of a gum lift include:

Some people may suffer from the thinnest upper lip of the mouth, which causes the appearance of gums when speaking and smiling.
With age, erosion can occur in the teeth of some people, which leads to the emergence of gums when speaking and laughing.
Sometimes, some people may suffer from a genetic defect that causes limited tooth growth, which makes them short and makes the gums visible during speech and smiling.
Some types of medications, when taken, can also contribute to stimulating the growth of gums, which causes gums to appear in people when talking and laughing. These include antidepressants and drugs to reduce high blood pressure.
In some cases, the difference in the size of the teeth can be the reason for the appearance of people’s gums when speaking and smiling.

Gummy smile surgery

In this surgical procedure, parts of the gums are removed if the gums grow too much.
With the aim of shortening it to fit the teeth in their natural position in order to improve the appearance of the smile and return it to the natural shape

gummy smile correction with fillers

It is a method in which it is guaranteed to eliminate the problem of the appearance of gums in people when talking or laughing without any surgical procedure.
Where the filler is injected into the upper lip, and this allows the upper lip to become thicker and make it look swollen.
Which helps to hide the part that appears from the gums when laughing.

gummy smile correction with botox

Botox injections can be used to treat the problem of gums appearing in people while talking and laughing.
This injection works to relax the muscles of the upper lips, which contributes to hiding a large part of the gums when laughing and talking.
The effectiveness of Botox injections lasts for about 3-5 months

gum lift laser treatment

In this method, laser beams are used as a surgical scalpel, where the doctor will anesthetize the patient.
Then he removes parts of the gums that cover the teeth and repositions them in a way that suits the teeth.
This allows the gums to be shortened to become proportional to the length of the teeth so that the natural appearance of the smile is returned without the appearance of the gums.

My experience with a gummy smile

I am a woman in my thirties and I had a prominent appearance of gums while trying to speak and smile.
This made me feel uncomfortable and not accepting the sight of my smile and made me feel that I looked ugly when talking to others and when I smiled at them.
This made me look for a solution to my problem, and when I consulted a doctor, he gave me his advice to use laser technology to treat the problem of gummy smile.
After I booked the appointment, the doctor gave me anesthesia and then used a laser to cut the excess tissue from my gums.
The operation took about 45 minutes and there was no need for me to stay in the hospital.
She underwent a three-day rest period.
As for the results of the operation, it was like magic for me. The operation ensured that I got rid of the problem of the gummy smile permanently and gave me back my self-confidence.

The difference with the treatment of a gummy smile before and after

The picture shows the difference in the smile before the treatment of the gum problem and after the treatment of the periodontal smile

gummy smile treatment price

The cost of removing or treating a gum lift varies according to a number of factors, including:

Materials used to treat the problem of gummy teeth and the cost of medical equipment.
The experience of a doctor who treats the problem of a gummy teeth.
The country in which the gummy teeth is treated.
According to “therefore, the cost of one Botox injection in Turkey ranges between 150-250 dollars.
The price of one filler injection in Turkey is about 100-200 dollars.
As for the cost of surgery to treat a gum lift in Turkey, it ranges between 600-2500 dollars.

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