Nowadays, more and more people are not only concerned about oral health but also the aesthetics of teeth are a top concern. Among them, there are quite a few people who have gummy smiles, causing them to lose their confidence when smiling. The cost of gummy smile treatment depends on the severity and largely on each treatment method.
1. Causes of gummy smile
Gummy smile is a condition in which the gums are exposed for a distance of more than 3mm from the base of the teeth to the lip line when smiling. Gummy smile does not affect oral health but greatly affects the overall aesthetics of the entire face. Gummy smile is often caused by the following factors:
1.1. Gummy smile due to teeth
If the teeth are too short, it will cause an imbalance with the width of the gums, which will cause more gums to be exposed when smiling.
1.2. Gummy smile due to jaw bone
When the jaw bone develops excessively, the gums will protrude further forward and expose more gums when smiling. This condition is also known as gummy protrusion.
1.3. Gummy smile due to lip muscles
Although the ratio of gums and teeth is equal, if the lip muscles are too active, the lips will be lifted higher than normal and the gums will be exposed when smiling.
1.4. Due to gums
The gums are too thick, develop and cover part of the teeth, which also leads to gum exposure when smiling.
2. How much does it cost to treat a gummy smile?
The price of treating a gummy smile varies depending on the treatment method:
2.1. Filler injection
Using filler (muscle relaxant) to improve some facial flaws such as wrinkles, crow’s feet, creating heart-shaped lips, etc. has long been a cosmetic method chosen by many people. In addition to the above effects, muscle relaxants can also be used to treat gummy smiles in cases where the cause is due to the lip muscles pulling too hard.
The doctor will inject filler to reduce the strength of the upper lip muscles so that the lips are no longer pulled too hard when smiling. The filler injection process only takes about 15-20 minutes to complete.
The cost of treating gummy smiles with filler injection ranges from 4,000,000 – 5,000,000 VND/1 cc. However, this method is only applicable to mild cases of gummy smiles.
2.2. Gum surgery
Gum surgery is often indicated for cases of gummy smiles due to overdeveloped gums that cover the teeth. With this method, a part of the gum will be aligned and cut with a laser to achieve a balance between the teeth and gums, helping to overcome the gummy condition. After the surgery, the patient only needs to rest for 2-3 days to fully recover.
The price of gum surgery is about 2,000,000 VND/tooth.
2.3. Lip muscle surgery
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With this method, the doctor will cut some ligaments in the lips to limit the pulling force on the upper lip as well as prevent the lips from being pulled up too high when smiling. A lip muscle surgery will take place very quickly and only take a few days to recover.
The cost of lip muscle surgery for 1 case ranges from 12,000,000 – 18,000,000 VND.
2.4. Jaw surgery
This is a rather complicated and difficult technique that not every dental facility has enough technology and a team of experienced doctors to perform jaw surgery. This method will be prescribed by the doctor for cases of gummy smile due to excessive jaw bone development.
During surgery, a part of the upper jaw bone or the entire lower jaw bone will be trimmed according to the doctor’s calculation. The effect of this surgery is that after trimming, the 2 jaws will achieve balance and improve the gummy smile condition.
Because this is a technique that requires a lot of skills from the doctor, the price is quite high, around 65,000,000 – 90,000,000 VND/case.
2.5. Tooth shaping
Tooth shaping is a solution to help fix gummy smile without using a knife. With this method, the tooth body will be lengthened to cover the exposed gum and achieve the appropriate ratio between the tooth and gum.
-> The cost of tooth shaping to treat gummy smile ranges from 8 – 24 million VND.
Price list for gummy smile treatment at BIK International Dental Clinic
3. Factors affecting the cost of gummy smile treatment
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In addition to the surgical method that mainly affects the price of gummy smile treatment, the price also depends on the following factors:
3.1. Gum condition
The cost of gummy smile surgery depends largely on the gummy condition. In fact, gummy smiles are also divided into different levels from mild to severe. In cases where the gummy smile is only mild, the treatment method is also simple and the cost will be cheaper. For severe gummy smiles, it will cost a lot because it is necessary to perform a complex treatment method to be effective.
3.2. Dental address
Different dental brands and addresses will make the cost of gummy smile treatment different in each place, but will not differ too much from the general level.
If you choose a dental clinic with a long-standing reputation and a team of highly skilled doctors with many years of experience in the profession, the cost will certainly not be low. However, in return, customers will feel more secure when using the services at these dental clinics because the quality and effectiveness of treatment are always guaranteed. In addition, modern equipment and machinery are all imported genuine to support doctors in the treatment process.
3.3. Surgeon
For gum surgery, lip lift or jaw surgery, the doctor’s expertise must be high, and many years of experience are needed to ensure the safety of the customer. In addition, these treatment techniques also require a lot of technological support to speed up the treatment process, saving customers’ time. Therefore, not all dental facilities can perform gummy smile treatment professionally and safely
4. Gummy smile surgery procedure
The gummy smile surgery procedure includes the following basic steps:
4.1. Examination and consultation
The doctor will conduct a general oral health check and then use a CT Scanner to accurately determine the condition and extent of gum exposure. From the available data, the doctor can advise on a gummy smile treatment method appropriate for each oral condition.
4.2. Anesthetist
Before surgery, anesthetic will be injected to minimize pain for the client, while creating the most comfortable psychological state for the surgery. The surgical site will be disinfected to ensure that bacteria are not spread during treatment.
4.3. Performing surgery
Surgery will be performed in a sterile environment according to the standards of the Ministry of Health to ensure the safety of the client. The specific steps of the surgery will depend on each treatment method prescribed by the doctor.
4.4. End of surgery
After the surgery is completed, the client will be taken to the post-operative room to rest. At this time, the doctor will observe and monitor the symptoms after surgery so that they can be treated promptly.
5. Does gummy smile treatment hurt?
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Because gummy smile treatment is essentially a minor surgery, pain is a feeling that will certainly appear. However, depending on each person’s constitution and the doctor’s skills, the level of pain will be different.
To reduce pain for customers, before surgery, an anesthetic will be injected. Thanks to that, customers will not feel any pain for the next 40 minutes. The feeling of pain and discomfort will gradually appear when the anesthetic begins to wear off. There will be slight pain in the jaw and upper lip, this is completely normal and will go away after about 3-5 days.
6. Choosing a dental clinic to treat gummy smile
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Because the methods of treating gummy smile are all very difficult techniques, choosing a dental clinic to perform the treatment is also very important. A reputable and qualified dental clinic to treat gummy smile needs to meet the following factors:
6.1. Team of doctors
The doctor is a very important factor in determining the success of a gummy smile treatment. However, not only success, but the doctor must also ensure the safety of the customer. For highly demanding techniques, the doctor needs to have good expertise and many years of experience to be able to bring maximum efficiency to the treatment.
6.2. Facilities
Modern equipment, machinery and technology to support the doctor during the treatment process also need to be invested in because they are the doctor’s right-hand man, helping the treatment to take place more quickly and effectively. In addition, the facilities should also be carefully invested to improve the customer experience.
6.3. Professional process
The process at the dental clinic from examination, consultation to treatment must ensure safety standards according to regulations.
6.4. Reasonable cost
All treatment and examination costs at the dental clinic must be transparent and clear before the customer decides to use the service. Currently, some large and reputable dental clinics have also supported customers to pay for their teeth in installments for certain services.
So the cost of treating a gummy smile depends on many factors, the most important of which is the treatment method. To know the exact price, you need to go to a dental clinic to have a specific examination and consultation from a doctor.
