Gummy Smile Correction
Do your gums show too much when you smile? Gum aesthetics with laser or surgical methods. Achieve the ideal smile ratio.
Treatment Duration
1 Day
Recovery Time
1-2 Week
Before / After
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Results may vary from person to person.
Treatment Process
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Examination & Evaluation
Comprehensive oral examination and treatment planning.
Treatment Application
Professional treatment by our expert team.
Follow-up & Care
Post-treatment check-up and care instructions.
Examination & Evaluation
Comprehensive oral examination and treatment planning.
Treatment Application
Professional treatment by our expert team.
Follow-up & Care
Post-treatment check-up and care instructions.
Everything About Gummy Smile Correction
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What is Gummy Smile Correction?
Gummy smile is when gums are excessively visible compared to normal ratio when smiling. Aesthetically, more than 2mm of gum visibility is defined as 'gummy smile.' This condition can arise from different causes such as genetics, bone structure, lip muscle activity, or tooth eruption anomalies.
Gum aesthetics (gingivoplasty/gingivectomy) is shaping excess gum tissue with laser or surgical methods. This procedure makes teeth appear longer and more proportionate. Thanks to modern laser technology, painless, bloodless, and fast-healing treatment is possible. In some cases, botox application may be an alternative.
Treatment Stages
Aesthetic Analysis
Smile analysis, gum-lip ratio and facial aesthetics are evaluated.
Cause Identification
Source of excess gum (bone, soft tissue, lip) is determined.
Treatment Plan
Ideal smile design is planned together with patient.
Gum Shaping
Excess tissue is removed with laser or surgical method.
Healing and Follow-up
Full healing within 1-2 weeks, follow-up examination is done.
Gummy Smile Correction Types
Laser Gingivectomy
Painless tissue shaping with diode laser. Most popular method.
Surgical Gingivectomy
Classic method with scalpel. For more comprehensive cases.
Bone Contouring
Surgical correction if underlying bone excess exists.
Botox Application
To reduce excessive lip muscle movement. Temporary solution.
How Is It Done?
Gum aesthetic procedure is usually completed in 30-60 minutes.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Note: Most of these disadvantages can be minimized with proper planning and treatment by an experienced dentist.
Frequently Asked Questions
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References
This content has been prepared based on the following scientific sources
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Silberberg N, Goldfinger M, Hammering ML. “Management of gummy smile: a multi-disciplinary approach” Dental Clinics of North America, 2009.
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Levine RA, McGuire M. “The diagnosis and treatment of the gummy smile” Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, 1997.
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Rossi R, Benedetti R, Santos-Mira RM. “Treatment of altered passive eruption: periodontal plastic surgery of the dentogingival junction” European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, 2008.
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Dolt AH, Robbins JW. “Altered passive eruption: an etiology of short clinical crowns” Quintessence International, 1997.
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Written by
Dr. Hejan Kılıç
Approved by
Dt. Korcan
Published
November 11, 2025
Last Updated
December 6, 2025