Treatment options for a gummy smile: Which one is the best?

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In today’s world, smiling is not only an expression of happiness but also an important factor in making a first impression and social interaction. However, not everyone is lucky enough to have a perfect smile. One of the most common problems is a gummy smile, a defect that causes inferiority and inconvenience to sufferers. So what is a gummy smile? How to get rid of it? Learn information together to make the right treatment choices.

What Is A Gummy Smile?

Open gum laughter is a condition when the gums are exposed too much when smiling, usually 3mm or more from the roots of the teeth to the lips. Although not a dental disease, from an aesthetic perspective, a beautiful smile should only show about 1 – 2 mm of gums when smiling. This condition can lose the balance and harmony of the face, causing the sufferer to feel inferior and difficult to communicate.

Common Gummy Smile Treatments

To overcome a cleft gum smile effectively, you need to go to the dentist to be examined by a doctor and accurately diagnose the cause. There are many factors that lead to this condition, such as incomplete passive teeth (teeth that have not yet grown), lip muscle strength, bone breathing,…

Depending on the specific cause, the doctor will advise the appropriate treatment, which can be mentioned as:

Botox injections

Botox can be used to weaken the muscles that lift the upper lip, helping to reduce the level of open gums when smiling. However, a minus point of Botox is that it will make the smile unnatural because the lip muscles work poorly.

Orthodontics (braces)

Orthodontics (braces) with cleft gums due to bone breathing, deep bites, braces treatment will significantly improve this problem.

Minor gingival surgery

Doctors use electric knives or modern laser technology to treat excess gums, reshape the gums to match the teeth and create aesthetic smiles.

Sometimes it is necessary to combine many treatments such as both orthodontics and gum cutting to achieve the perfect aesthetic.

Application of modern laser gummy smile surgery at Elite Dental

When it comes to gum removal treatment, many of you often develop a fear of pain. However, with the application of modern laser technology at Elite Dental, this worry will be completely “redundant” because this is the world’s first diode laser system with blue, infrared and red lasers to help reduce pain, minimize complications and bring accuracy, high efficiency during gummy smile treatment.

Maximized pain reduction, minimized discomfort

During surgery, customers are administered local anesthesia, ensuring they feel no pain. Simultaneously, the modern Diode Laser technology gently moves across the excess gum tissue along with red and infrared lasers, providing a comfortable and reassuring experience.

Ensured Ssafety, minimized complications

Dentists only remove identified excess gum tissue without invading any other areas. Combined with its antibacterial properties, pain reduction, and unique healing of the cut during surgery using three types of lasers, you need not worry much about postoperative complications.

Precision, high effectiveness, minimal scarring

When gum reshaping surgery is performed using advanced Laser systems by skilled professionals, high precision is achieved down to each millimeter and wound healing is quick with proper postoperative care.

Minimal recovery time, no antibiotics required after treatment

Just after a one-hour surgery using the SiroLaser Blue device, customers can confidently smile without pain. Moreover, the combination of three types of light not only prevents infection but also soothes wounds, reducing pain without the need for antibiotics.

Laser Gummy Smile Treatment Procedure

The standard treatment process for correcting a gummy smile includes 3 basic steps:

Step 1

Consultation

Step 2

Gum contouring

Step 3

Follow-up appointment

Step 1: Consultation with dentist

You undergo a comprehensive oral examination and consultation with a specialist. The specialist identifies the exact cause of gum exposure and develops an appropriate treatment plan. In cases requiring gum contouring, blood tests may be recommended to prepare for the surgery.

Step 2: Gum contouring

The dentist begins by cleaning the oral cavity (including plaque and tartar removal, and antiseptic rinsing with saline/mouthwash) to ensure safety and prevent infection during surgery. Next, local anesthesia is applied to ensure comfort and minimize pain while contouring the gum to achieve an aesthetically pleasing gum line as discussed during the consultation.

After the surgery, the dentist provides instructions for at-home wound care.

Step 3: Follow-up appointment

After 7-10 days, you return for a follow-up appointment to check the healing process, remove stitches if necessary, and consult with the dentist.

Estimated time

The laser gum surgery typically takes about 60 minutes. By day 7, swelling reduces, allowing clients to comfortably resume normal eating habits (with a preference for soft, easy-to-chew foods).

Within 3-6 months, the gums fully heal, leaving clients with a naturally beautiful smile as expected.

Elite Dental – The Right Choice for Addressing Gummy Smiles

Elite Dental’s gummy smile correction service is trusted by many domestic and international customers because:

Comprehensive, multi-specialty treatment plans

Elite Dental’s dentists possess expertise in both dental and cosmetic knowledge. For complex gummy smile cases, they propose suitable multidisciplinary treatment plans (orthodontic treatment followed by gum surgery), ensuring clients achieve a natural smile and maintain long-lasting results.

Top specialists offer effective, reassuring treatment

All Elite Dental dentists are deeply trained in Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery and Cosmetic Dentistry, with extensive practical experience handling challenging dental cases in major hospitals (University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City).

Modern facilities ensure a gentle patient experience

Elite Dental continuously updates its equipment with state-of-the-art technology (including the SiroLaser machine from Germany, combining blue, infrared, and red diode lasers), ensuring a gentle gum contouring experience without pain, minimal bleeding, infection risk, and no need for post-treatment antibiotics.

Store customer treatment data for your reference

In addition to analyzing current conditions and gum cutting procedures, Elite Dental dentists also share successful treatment cases to help customers easily envision the treatment methods, post-treatment results, and feel assured about early treatment.

Cost of Gummy Smile Treatment

The cost of gum contouring surgery at Elite Dental is as follows:

SERVICE	PRICE	NOTE
Gum graft surgery	5.000.000 VND – 8.000.000 VND	1 tooth
Crown lengthening – excluding reshaping bone	1.000.000 VND	1 tooth
Crown lengthening – including reshaping bone	(Crown lengthening – excluding reshaping bone x unit) + 5.000.000 VND	1 jaw

Depending on the condition of your teeth, after examination, the dentist will advise you on suitable solutions and corresponding costs.

Detailed Consultation on Gummy Smile Treatment Plan

Successful outcomes, radiant smiles

Important Notes for Successful Gummy Smile Treatment

Choosing a reputable facility with skilled doctors who deeply understand the structure of bones, teeth, and gums is crucial. Here are some useful tips to ensure a smooth surgical process and achieve desired results:

Before Treatment

Schedule a thorough dental examination to determine the most suitable method to correct your gummy smile.
Undergo recommended procedures such as X-rays and blood tests to ensure your current health meets the requirements for upcoming surgery.
Provide necessary medical history details (if any) to help the dentist choose the safest treatment approach.
Consider thorough oral hygiene practices as advised by the dentist (such as scaling, polishing) to minimize risks of infection during surgery.

After Treatment

Immediately after surgery, follow instructions to apply pressure on gauze to stop bleeding quickly and avoid removing blood clots on your own for at least the first 2 days.
Rinse your mouth thoroughly with Chlorhexidine mouthwash to prevent bacteria from entering the wound and gently dab the gum area with a clean, saltwater-soaked cotton ball.
Prioritize soft, easily swallowable foods and actively supplement with fruits and juices to boost immunity and accelerate gum healing.
Attend follow-up appointments as scheduled to allow the dentist to check your progress, remove stitches, and promptly address any issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Regarding the treatment process for gummy smiles, here are some common questions:

Is gummy smile surgery dangerous?

In reality, the safety of gummy smile correction surgery depends on the execution technique. Opting for laser gum contouring at Elite Dental, performed by skilled professionals who properly care for the wound, ensures customers achieve a radiant smile quickly while minimizing risks of pain, bleeding, or infection post-surgery.

Is gummy smile treatment painful?

At Elite Dental, before surgery, you receive anesthesia following standard medical procedures to minimize discomfort. During the procedure, precise and gentle cutting is done using advanced SiroLaser Blue technology (reducing pain, bleeding, and infection risk; stimulating rapid wound healing). After completion, you receive thorough wound care instructions. Thanks to these measures, within just 1-2 days (possibly less), you can comfortably resume daily activities and eating without feeling any pain.

Can gummy smile treatment be done at home?

Currently, many online exercises claim to be “non-surgical home remedies for gummy smiles,” but these merely temporarily mask oral imperfections rather than provide definitive treatment. They typically suit mild gum exposure situations. Therefore, it’s best for you to visit a reputable dental clinic for a specialist examination and to find a suitable treatment method.

Are there gummy smile treatments without surgery?

Depending on gum exposure severity and cause, doctors may consider botox injections or dental braces (two non-surgical methods). Specifically:

Botox injections are suitable for those with gummy smiles caused by overly strong lip muscles, providing immediate results without requiring extended recovery time but only lasting a few months.
Dental braces are most suitable for those with deep bites, protruding teeth, ensuring high safety and long-term results (when properly maintained), although treatment duration extends approximately 24 months (possibly longer depending on individual dental conditions).

How long do results from gum contouring for gummy smiles last?

The effectiveness of gummy smile treatment is a direct factor in how long results last. Specifically:

Botox injections maintain results stably for 6-8 months.
Laser gum contouring using Sirolaser Blue can last up to 10 years.
Dental braces combined with minor gum surgery offer permanent effectiveness (with a skilled doctor and accredited facility).

The situation of a gummy smile not only affects aesthetics but can also lose confidence in communication of each person. However, with the development of modern dentistry, especially laser technology, treatments have become more diverse and effective than ever. Always seek advice from reputable and experienced dental professionals to ensure that you are receiving the safest and most effective treatment.

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