Allen Dentist offers noninvasive treatment option to fix gummy smiles
Newest techniques available – article published already in Examiner.com, and Community news
Putting your best face forward involves being particular about your smile. A beautiful smile involves more than just beautiful, straight, bright teeth. Sure you can have all of these things and still not like your smile. Many people suffer from what is known as a “gummy smile.” When a person smiles and you see a large amount of gingival making their teeth look very short, this is considered a “gummy smile.” This look is very unattractive and makes those who suffer from it self-conscious. There is a non-invasive and inexpensive treatment for this condition that is very effective.
What is it? The treatment involves using a small amount of Botox in the muscles that elevate the lip. This relaxes the muscles so that the patient is free to fully express themselves without being worried about showing too much gum tissue when smiling. The treatment is very effective and does not involve surgery as other treatment options have in the past.
Is it painful? The treatment is very quick and has relatively little pain involved and absolutely no downtime. Topical numbing cream can be applied to the area of the injections to help make the experience even better. Once the patient leaves the office, he/she may return to a normal routine and will see the results in as little a 4 days.
Is it expensive? This treatment is very inexpensive for a Botox treatment running around $300 – $400.
How long does it last? Botox treatments last about three months before another treatment is needed. As the muscle weakens more time may lapse before you notice the lip to ride up high enough that another treatment is needed.
Who can perform this treatment? This particular Botox treatment is very specialized. Not all practitioners that use Botox are familiar with this treatment. Most practitioners that do advertise this treatment are dentists. It is very important to find a practitioner who is familiar with this particular Botox treatment and is very familiar with the muscles involved in smiling before proceeding with treatment.