The excess gum that shows when smile is sometimes called a gummy smile. The size and shape of our lips, gums and teeth as well as the muscles that are involved in raising the upper lip when smiling determine how much gum shows when we actually are smiling.
In people with a gummy smile, one of the simplest reasons tends to be that the upper lip elevates too far above the teeth when they smile, exposing too much of the gum-line. It can be caused by having a thin upper lip or a lip that curls inward when smiling. But normally, it is caused by overactivity of the actual muscle that lifts the upper lip when one smiles.
A negative result of a gummy smile can be a reluctance to smile. Some people are so self conscious about their gummy smile that they go to extreme measures to avoid smiling at all. A preoccupation with a gummy smile can limit their interpersonal and professional relationships because they are hesitant to smile. This could produce awkward moments and even perceptions of insensitivity. Utilizing a painless and affordable solution, Botox can easily remedy the problem areas of the gummy smile.
Botox is injected into the upper lip for a gummy smile. In less than a minute this Botox treatment can be performed. And with a fine needle, it is essentially painless.
Botox is Not for Everyone
Botox should not be given to pregnant women, nursing mothers, or patients with neuromuscular diseases like myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, AML (Lou Gehrig's), or motor neuropathy should not use Botox. Patients who are allergic to human albumin, which is different than an egg allergy, should not use Botox. It is not recommended in pregnancy or nursing because it has not been tested.
Botox Prep
The day of the procedure is very straightforward, and the best way to prepare is solely to know what to expect. After you've given the necessary information to the administrator, you'll likely be taken to the procedure room. This will be very similar in look to any other medical office but will have what can be best described as a dental chair.
Your specialist may numb the injection area slightly, but it is certainly not a necessity. The needle used for Botox injections is very fine and you should barely feel it. The procedure will likely take around ten minutes and you can return to daily activities shortly afterwards.
How Much for Botox
BOTOX treatments are generally quite affordable, which is one of the main reasons for the procedure's international popularity. A Botox treatment will usually range between $300 and $400. To maintain results, Botox patients will have to pay somewhere in that general range every four to six months.
In people with a gummy smile, one of the simplest reasons tends to be that the upper lip elevates too far above the teeth when they smile, exposing too much of the gum-line. It can be caused by having a thin upper lip or a lip that curls inward when smiling. But normally, it is caused by overactivity of the actual muscle that lifts the upper lip when one smiles.
A negative result of a gummy smile can be a reluctance to smile. Some people are so self conscious about their gummy smile that they go to extreme measures to avoid smiling at all. A preoccupation with a gummy smile can limit their interpersonal and professional relationships because they are hesitant to smile. This could produce awkward moments and even perceptions of insensitivity. Utilizing a painless and affordable solution, Botox can easily remedy the problem areas of the gummy smile.
Botox is injected into the upper lip for a gummy smile. In less than a minute this Botox treatment can be performed. And with a fine needle, it is essentially painless.
Botox is Not for Everyone
Botox should not be given to pregnant women, nursing mothers, or patients with neuromuscular diseases like myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, AML (Lou Gehrig's), or motor neuropathy should not use Botox. Patients who are allergic to human albumin, which is different than an egg allergy, should not use Botox. It is not recommended in pregnancy or nursing because it has not been tested.
Botox Prep
The day of the procedure is very straightforward, and the best way to prepare is solely to know what to expect. After you've given the necessary information to the administrator, you'll likely be taken to the procedure room. This will be very similar in look to any other medical office but will have what can be best described as a dental chair.
Your specialist may numb the injection area slightly, but it is certainly not a necessity. The needle used for Botox injections is very fine and you should barely feel it. The procedure will likely take around ten minutes and you can return to daily activities shortly afterwards.
How Much for Botox
BOTOX treatments are generally quite affordable, which is one of the main reasons for the procedure's international popularity. A Botox treatment will usually range between $300 and $400. To maintain results, Botox patients will have to pay somewhere in that general range every four to six months.
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