Do you cover your mouth with your hand when laughing at a funny joke? Or do you only smile halfway in photos?

If you think your teeth look short and your gums show too much when you look in the mirror, you have a condition known medically as a "Gummy Smile".

Many of our patients delay treatment because they think it requires "difficult jaw surgery." However, thanks to the advanced technology (Laser and Digital Smile Design) at PYS Dent Kayseri, solving this problem can sometimes be as short as a lunch break.

Let’s take a closer look at the causes of this aesthetic issue and the surprisingly easy treatment methods.

What is a Gummy Smile?

In an ideal smile, it is considered aesthetic for up to 2 mm of gum tissue to show when the upper lip lifts. However, if 3-4 mm or more of gum is visible when you smile, your teeth are perceived as smaller and square-shaped than they actually are. This disrupts smile aesthetics and can make a person look older or more childish.

How is it Treated? (It's Not Scary Like You Think!)

The treatment we apply to our patients at PYS Dent depends on the source of the problem. However, the two most common methods we use are extremely comfortable.

1. Laser Gum Contouring (Gingivectomy) If the problem is that your gum tissue covers too much of the tooth (meaning your teeth are actually long, but the gums hide them), the solution is a "Gum Manicure."

• How is it done? Under local anesthesia, excess gum tissue is removed with millimeter precision using lasers.

• Is there pain? You feel absolutely nothing during the procedure. Since a laser is used, there is almost no bleeding, and healing is very fast.

• Result: Your tooth length instantly increases, giving you a more mature and aesthetic smile.

2. Gummy Smile Treatment with Botox If the problem is not with the gums but with the muscles that pull your upper lip up being too strong (hyperactive), the solution is even simpler.

• How is it done? Botox is applied to specific points near the nose with very fine-tipped needles.

• Duration: Only 5 minutes!

• Effect: The lip muscles relax slightly. When you smile, the lip does not lift as high as before, and your gums do not show. Plus, there is no surgical intervention.

Why PYS Dent for Pink Aesthetics in Kayseri?

Gum aesthetics (Pink Aesthetics) requires not just cutting tissue, but an artistic vision.

• Digital Design: Before starting the procedure, we analyze your tooth and gum structure with our digital scanners and show you the result on the screen.

• Holistic Approach: Fixing just the gums might not be enough; sometimes we support the process with Zirconium or Laminate Veneers (White Aesthetics) to design a "Hollywood Smile."

Conclusion: Don't Hide Your Smile

Achieving the smile you've postponed thinking "Will it hurt?" or "Is it hard?" is much easier than you think.

If you are looking for a reliable address for Gummy Smile treatment in Kayseri, we welcome you to PYS Dent. Come, and let's determine the most suitable method (Laser or Botox?) for you together in our free consultation.

It's time to make peace with the mirror!