Gum contouring in Denizli

What is gum Contouring (Gummy Smile Correction)?

Gum contouring, sometimes called pink aesthetics, corrects irregularities in the gumline with a scalpel or laser. When too much gum shows on smiling (a gummy smile), the gum margin is reshaped so the teeth appear longer and more even (gingivectomy, gingivoplasty); sometimes bone must also be adjusted (crown lengthening). Where gums have receded, a soft-tissue graft can cover exposed roots. It is often done before veneers or a smile makeover.

How is gum Contouring (Gummy Smile Correction) done?

1. Smile analysis, photographs and assessment of gum thickness
2. Planning the new gumline, digitally if needed
3. Reshaping the gum with a scalpel or laser under local anaesthesia
4. Review after healing, then veneers or crowns if planned

Who is gum Contouring (Gummy Smile Correction) suitable for?

• People who feel too much gum shows when they smile
• Uneven gum margins between neighbouring teeth
• Teeth that look short or square
• Receded gums with exposed roots
• Only after any active gum inflammation has been treated

Aftercare: what to watch out for

• Avoid hot, spicy and crunchy foods for the first few days.
• Clean the treated area gently with a soft brush as instructed.
• The gum settles into its final shape over 2–4 weeks; veneers or crowns are fitted after this.

Possible side effects and risks

• Temporary tenderness and minor bleeding
• Partial rebound of the gumline
• Soreness in the palate when tissue is taken for a graft
• Root sensitivity if too much tissue is removed

Are there alternatives?

If the gummy smile is caused by an overactive upper lip muscle or by jaw structure, botulinum toxin, orthodontics or jaw surgery may be more appropriate. A proper smile analysis to find the cause comes first.

What affects the cost of gum contouring in Denizli?

The cost of gum contouring depends on factors such as number of teeth to be reshaped; laser or conventional surgical technique; whether bone recontouring (crown lengthening) is needed; whether a gum graft is required, and is set by the doctor after an examination. Under Turkish rules on the advertising of health services, prices are not published on our site; you can ask the doctor directly when you request an appointment.

• Number of teeth to be reshaped
• Laser or conventional surgical technique
• Whether bone recontouring (crown lengthening) is needed
• Whether a gum graft is required

Getting treatment in Turkey as a visitor

• Ask the doctor for a written treatment plan, timeline and total cost before you travel.
• Check whether the doctor or clinic staff speak English, or bring a translator for the consultation.
• Plan enough time for check-ups after the procedure before your return flight.
• Keep copies of your X-rays, reports and the materials used (for example the implant brand) for your dentist or doctor at home.
• In an emergency in Turkey, call 112 (free, 24/7). For poisoning, the National Poison Information Centre is 114.