One or two units of Botox are needed to fix a gummy smile. Botox is injected in the area between your upper lip and nose to temporarily freeze the muscles that contract or elevate when you smile which allows you to smile without showing your gums.
To correct a gummy smile, BOTOX® is injected into your upper lip, relaxing the muscles that cause it to rise too high. This temporary numbing will decrease the elevation of your upper lip, covering more of your gums when you smile.
Dr Hennessy understands that Botox is a very good choice for gummy smile treatment if the gummy smile is caused by a hyperactive upper lip muscle. Experienced facial plastic surgeons that know where to inject Botox for gummy smile reduction will be able to deliver excellent results.
Another common concern occurs outside the teeth. If you feel like you show too much gum when you smile, chances are you may actually have a condition known as 'gummy smile'. This can occur for a number of reasons, and can also be treated in several ways, both temporarily and permanently.
A gummy smile makeover is a simple one visit procedure to sculpt and remove excess gummy tissue when too much gum is on show when you smile , it is a fairly common concern, we understand how much of an impact it can have on self-esteem, so if you do feel your teeth look too short, or you're self-conscious about your ...
Perhaps the most common cause of a gummy smile is simply having too much gum tissue. During the eruption of permanent teeth, sometimes there's an overgrowth of gum tissue that covers too much of the teeth. This will result in a gummy appearance.
In addition to being considered an unattractive look, gummy smile can be associated with poor oral health that requires medical attention by your dentist. You could be at risk of inflamed and painful gums, as well as gum disease and bad breath.
There are a number of options available for correcting a gummy smile, including a gingivectomy, crown lengthening, orthognathic surgery, lip repositioning, and botox.
Gummy smile surgery will cost patients anywhere from $300 to as much as $8,000 for the entire procedure. However, it should be noted that cases that require multiple visits and procedures could cost considerably more.
What does a Botox Gummy Smile Treatment involve? At your first treatment session, Dr Teri injects a small amount of Botulinum Toxin both sides of the nostril to weaken the upper lip elevator muscles. The effect can normally start to show after a few days however the full result takes up to 2 weeks.
What Is a Lip Flip? A lip flip is a quick, in-office procedure that uses BOTOX to enhance the upper lip and correct a gummy smile. With just a few strategically placed injections in the orbicularis oris muscle, BOTOX can cause the upper lip to relax and roll very slightly upward.
“Bunny lines” refer to the fine lines that appear on either side of your nose when you wrinkle it. Like many types of facial wrinkles, bunny lines are caused by repeating certain facial expressions. These lines can be a natural part of growing older, and some people find them charming.
Another way to fix a gummy smile is by using dermal fillers or lip fillers. By injecting your lips with a dermal filler, we can plump up your upper lips and reduce the amount of gum shown.
For example, if someone's gummy smile is due to their having smaller teeth, then veneers can be used to make their teeth look larger. Veneers are a very versatile and noninvasive cosmetic treatment that offers those with a gummy smile the ability to make their smile look exactly how they want it to look.
The Botox will make your muscles relax, causing your lips to curl slightly. When you smile, your relaxed muscles will help cover your gums and allow more of your lips to show. This effect will make your lip look bigger.
Your Genes Have a Lot to Do with the Look of Your Smile
Many of the conditions that lead to a gummy smile are hereditary. If a close family member has a gummy smile, there is a much higher chance that you will as well. Gummy smiles also tend to be more prevalent in women than in men.
If the roots are exposed, it's usually a sign of one of these problems: Gingivitis or Periodontitis. Gum disease causes the gum tissue to pull away from the tooth, and the breakdown of the bone and tissue can expose the roots.
A big contributor to complaints that many dentists receive is the “gummy smile.” Also known as excessive gingival display, a gummy smile occurs more frequently in women (14% of the population) than in men (7% of the population).
Options for Gummy Smile Correction. Braces or Invisalign – If the positioning of the teeth and jaw are making your gums stick out and look more prominent, such as in the case of an overbite, braces or Invisalign can be helpful.
A pebbly chin, or orange peel chin, is defined as having a rough, pebble-like texture in the chin area. People with this concern have a bumpy, uneven chin that is caused by excessive flexing of the mentalis muscle, which covers a majority of the chin.
Smoker's lines, or lip lines, are tiny wrinkles that form on the skin between the upper lip and the nose. They can be caused by smoking, as the repetitive motion of puckering your lips causes the formation of these lines on the upper lip.
Bunny lines also appear after some days of Botox treatment. You can reduce bunny lines with more conventional methods like anti-aging skin products and plenty of daily sleep.
The Russian technique accentuates the cupid's bow to resemble a heart-shape by injecting additional volume and lift into the center of the lips, while the sides still remain relatively in line with the face. The result is doll-like while still appearing naturally full and plump.