Your smile is your signature, a reflection of your personality and self-assurance.But what happens when your smile is showing a little more gum than you would like, would you hide your smile ? or simply stop smiling at all?

   Smiling is contagious, it’s a natural reaction to happiness, yet for some of our patients this reaction has become less and less natural. Smiling has become a reason that sparks worries , and the more and more they think about their smile , the less they are smiling. So what is a Gummy smile ? and how do we propose to fix it at Aksu Clinic ?

  Gummy smile or Excessive Gingival Display as known in the dentistry field, appears when a large portion of the gums and teeth are visible when smiling.This due to many factors, from genetics, misaligned teeth, an overactive upper lip, or a combination of all these factors. Although the causes differ, the result is one, Gummy Smile often significantly affects the self-esteem of those affected.

  Gummy Smile can be corrected with surgical procedure when the patient has an extreme case of upper jaws misalignment. But there is always another solution, effective and low-risk.

Our Doctors at Aksu Clinic will propose Botox injection to soften the look of gummy smile as it’s reliable and not harmful in most cases, and you can see the results much sooner.

The approach to treating a Gummy Smile aligns with all  typical Botox protocol. Initially, a comprehensive consultation is conducted to assess the aesthetic concern and explore potential treatment avenues. During this initial phase, we  ensure to thoroughly communicate potential risks and side effects to our patients, while also addressing any contraindications that might be present.

Subsequently, the treatment area is meticulously cleaned and disinfected, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene. To chronicle the transformation, we capture a series of images illustrating the Gummy Smile before the treatment, providing a visual record of the process.

The procedure entails the precise administration of Botulinum toxin into the muscle using a delicate needle. These injections are remarkably tolerable in terms of discomfort and are completed within moments. Botox has botulinum toxin type A, when injected, it relaxes the  muscles in the upper lip and limits the rise of the upper lip when smiling, so the gums will remain covered. Two or more units of botox are injected in the area between the nose and upper lip to reduce the appearance of any gummy smile, creating a more appealing natural smile.

Botox offers a secure and uncomplicated remedy, when administered by a skilled dental professional such as our Doctors at Aksu Clinic , we have the ability to meticulously target specific muscles and areas of your lip line, allowing us to precisely shape the extent to which your gums are revealed. 

Botox has fast results, minimal downtime, low pain and low cost. Yet as any procedure you can expect some redness, swelling and bruising.  Those side effects will disappear in 2-3 days. Although a gummy smile botox may seem like a magical remedy, it’s not suitable for all the patient, and this includes : pregnant or breastfeeding women, individuals with neurological conditions such myasthenia gravis or lambert-Eaton syndrome, Individuals with infection or inflammation of the face and of course Individuals with an allergy to botulinum toxin.

  Finally , the results of gummy smile botox treatment become visible within 3-14 days.Since it is not a permanent solution, the effect will last about 3-6 months and the treatment can be easily repeated to maintain the desired smile.

 If you are thinking about getting Botox for your gummy smile , you can always reach out to us for a consultation with our doctors at AKSU Clinic.