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How Gummy Smile Treatment Works
At Oracle Clinics in Newcastle Upon Tyne, we offer advanced gummy smile treatment options designed to enhance your smile and boost your confidence. A gummy smile, characterised by excessive gum tissue visible when you smile, can be treated effectively with a range of facial aesthetics and dental treatments. Our most popular treatments include botulinum toxin injections and dermal fillers.
Botulinum toxin, commonly used in anti-wrinkle treatments, works by temporarily paralysing the facial muscles responsible for raising the upper lip excessively. This reduces the visibility of gum tissue and creates a more balanced smile. Another treatment option involves using dermal fillers to enhance the volume of the upper lip, covering more of the gums.
Benefits of Gummy Smile treatment
Gummy smile treatment offers numerous benefits, both aesthetic and functional. By choosing gummy smile treatment at Oracle Clinics, you can:
- Achieve a dream smile with smoother, brighter, healthier, younger-looking skin.
- Improve gum health and overall oral health by addressing excess gum tissue.
- Enhance your facial aesthetics with anti-wrinkle treatments, including forehead lines, frown lines, and smile lines.
- Benefit from treatment options that improve skin quality and reduce facial wrinkles, such as perioral lines, marionette lines, and neck lift procedures.
- Enjoy natural lip enhancements and a youthful appearance with dermal fillers and skin boosters.
- Experience the combined effects of advanced treatments for a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation.
PREPARATION AND AFTERCARE
Preparation for gummy smile treatment begins with an in-depth consultation and treatment plan. Our specialists at Oracle Clinics will evaluate your facial muscles, gum tissue, and overall skin quality to determine the best form of treatment for your needs. During the consultation, we will discuss your aesthetic goals, review your medical history, and outline the steps involved in your personalised treatment plan.
To prepare for your procedure, it’s essential to maintain good oral hygiene and avoid sun damage to ensure optimal results. Depending on the chosen treatment, you may need to discontinue certain medications or supplements that could affect healing. Our team will provide detailed pre-treatment instructions to help you prepare effectively.
Aftercare and recovery are crucial for achieving the best results from your gummy smile treatment. Immediately following the procedure, it’s important to follow our post-treatment guidelines, which may include:
- Avoiding strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for at least 24 hours.
- Keeping your head elevated and applying cold compresses to reduce swelling.
- Refraining from touching or massaging the treated areas to prevent displacement of botulinum toxin or dermal fillers.
- Maintaining a soft diet and practising gentle oral hygiene to protect the treated gums and teeth.
Recovery of gummy smile treatment
Recovery times can vary based on the type of treatment received. For botulinum toxin and dermal filler injections, you can expect minimal downtime, with results visible within 10–14 days. Dental treatments like crown lengthening or gum lift procedures may require a longer recovery period, with full healing taking several weeks.
Our team will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your progress and ensure your satisfaction with the results. For optimal outcomes, some patients may benefit from 2–3 treatments spaced over several months.
Gummy Smile treatment frequently asked questions
DISCLAIMER: RESULTS MAY VARY FROM PERSON TO PERSON AND TREATMENT TO TREATMENT