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Gummy smile or gum smile

The Gummy Smile is a common problem where, when smiling, a large portion of the gums can be seen above the upper teeth. Sometimes gummy smiles are genetic but often an orthodontic problem is at the root.

Most people with a Gummy Smile are suitable for this treatment. If a patient has a large gap between their nose and upper lip, then a Gummy Smile treatment may not be suitable just because it will not look aesthetically pleasing.

PRICE

From €60

TREATMENT TIME

30 minutes

EFFECT

3 to 4 months

What is the process of treating a Gummy Smile?

  • Small injections with a very fine needle are used to relax muscles.
  • This way, the upper lip comes down more and the gums become less visible.
  • The doctor will inject in about 3 places.
  • Then pressure is applied with gauze.
  • The procedure itself takes less than 5 minutes.
Gummy Smile treatment

Gummy Smile history

Before we perform any treatment, the doctor will ask you for certain information.

  • Is there a hereditary component? i.e. are there others in the family who have a gummy smile?
  • Have you had treatment before? Were you satisfied with this?
  • Did the effect of the muscle relaxant injections hold up well?
  • How much do you wish the upper lip to come down?
  • Do you want a more natural result, or do you want the greatest possible effect?
  • Do you have or plan to have fillers in your lips?

The study

The doctor will examine the face and the gummy smile. In particular, they will look at many facial features, such as:

  • How is the appearance at rest, i.e., without a smile.
  • How is the smile through the whole range of smiles, from the beginning of a smile to a maximum smile.
  • Whether there is an asymmetry
  • Measuring the length of the filtrum

Videos over Gummy Smile

Choosing the dose for a Gummy Smile

  • The doctor will assess the gummy smile and decide on the best dose after taking a history and examining the patient.
  • In particular, one discusses with the patient how much mm retroughion of excessive gums the patient would like gone.
  • It is very important to assess the philtrum (distance between the nose and upper lip) because some patients look older with treatment for a gummy smile, so it may be inappropriate.
  • Your doctor may discuss this with you after your evaluation.

Pre- and aftercare treatment

  • no makeup for 4 hours
  • no massage that day
  • no strenuous exercise that day
  • Not lying down for 4 hours
  • leave acidic products for 24 hours
btx fillers aftercare 1 week no sun

Before and after photos Gummy Smile (gum smile)

Sarasin Clinic muscle relaxants Gummy Smile
Sarasin Clinic gummy smile before and after

Prices treatment Gummy Smile

Prices muscle relaxer/Botox treatments
Muscle relaxants / Botox / Baby Botoxprice per zone
1 zone
(ex: frown or forehead or crow's foot)
€120
2 zones
(e.g., frown + crow's feet)
€200
3 zones
(e.g., frown + forehead + crow's feet)
€280
BTX Jelly Roll€60/treatment
BTX Bunny Lines€60/treatment
BTX Neustiplift€60/treatment
Gummy smile€60/treatment
BTX Lip Flip€60/treatment
BTX Chin€60/treatment
Brow lift€100/treatment
Resorius BTX€60/treatment
BTX Mouth corners€120/treatment
BTX crow's feet€120/treatment
BTX Migrainevanaf €120
Bruxism (teeth grinding)€280/treatment
Face slimming€280/treatment
Platysma Banding€280/treatment
Nefertiti Neck Lift€350/treatment
Lower Face BTX€400/treatment
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Frequently asked questions gummy smile / gum smile

How do muscle relaxants or wrinkle injections work?

How long does the effect of muscle relaxants or wrinkle injections last?

Are muscle relaxants (btx) safe?

What risks and side effects may occur with muscle relaxants (btx)?

Are muscle relaxants (btx) painful?

What is the aftercare after treatment with muscle relaxants?

Follow-up and treatment duration of muscle relaxants

Pain relief in gummy smile treatment

What risks and side effects may occur with Gummy smile treatment?

Who is unsuitable for gummy smile treatment with muscle relaxants?

Aftercare for a gummy smile treatment

What can you expect after a gummy smile treatment?

When can I expect results and how long do the results last?

Kunnen lippen behandeld worden met Botox?

Hoe werkt botox in de lippen?

Wat is het werkzame bestanddeel van Botox in de lippen?

Zijn face slimming behandelingen pijnlijk?

Zijn er bijwerkingen van face slimming behandelingen?

Kunnen face slimming behandelingen worden gecombineerd met andere esthetische procedures?

Kan lichaamsbeweging helpen om het gezicht slanker te maken?

Wat zijn enkele manieren om je gezicht slanker te maken?

Werken Face Slimming of gezichts afslankbehandelingen?

Is het veilig om behandelingen voor het vermageren van het gezicht te ondergaan?

Hoe lang duurt het voordat je resultaat ziet na een Face Slimming behandeling?

Zijn de resultaten van een Face Slimming behandeling blijvend?

Hoeveel sessies heb ik nodig voor het vermageren van mijn gezicht?