Gum Aesthetics & Gummy Smile Treatment in Antalya
Reshape an uneven or gummy smile for a balanced, beautiful gumline.
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Quick answer
Gum aesthetics in Turkey reshapes an uneven or high-showing gumline, usually by gum contouring or crown lengthening, so teeth and gums look balanced when you smile. It suits adults with healthy gums. A gummy smile has several possible causes, so a dentist identifies the cause from an examination and x-ray before recommending any treatment.
Suitability is always confirmed by a dentist after reviewing your x-ray.
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Overview
Gum (“pink”) aesthetics covers procedures that change the level and shape of the gumline around the front teeth. Gum contouring removes a small amount of gum to reveal more of the tooth or even out an uneven line; crown lengthening also reshapes the underlying bone, which is needed when gum trimmed on its own would grow back. A “gummy smile” can be caused by excess gum, teeth that have not fully emerged, a very mobile upper lip or the position of the upper jaw — and gum treatment helps only some of these causes. It is often planned with veneers or crowns, which are fitted after the gums have settled. Health Talia coordinates gum contouring in Antalya by sharing your smile photos with the clinic for review, and schedules it so any veneers or crowns follow once the gums have settled.
Who is it for?
- Adults who feel their smile shows too much gum, where excess gum tissue is the cause.
- People with an uneven gumline across the front teeth.
- Teeth that look short because gum covers part of the crown.
- Patients having veneers or crowns who need a balanced gum frame first.
- People with healthy gums and good daily cleaning.
Who it isn't for
- People with active gum disease or poor oral hygiene, until this is treated.
- A gummy smile caused mainly by the position of the upper jaw or a very mobile upper lip, which gum treatment alone will not correct.
- Teenagers whose gums and teeth are still settling.
- People with receding or thin gums who need more gum rather than less — gum grafting is a different treatment.
- Smokers who cannot stop around treatment, as smoking slows gum healing.
How it works
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Diagnosis
The dentist assesses gum levels, tooth proportions, bone level, lip movement and your smile line, using photos and x-rays, to find the cause.
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Design
The new gum outline is planned, ideally as part of your smile design, and can be marked or previewed before treatment.
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Treatment
Under local anaesthetic, gum is reshaped with a scalpel or dental laser. Where crown lengthening is needed, a small amount of bone is also recontoured and the gum is stitched.
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Healing and restorations
The gums need time to settle before final veneers or crowns are fitted — a few weeks after simple contouring, and usually longer after crown lengthening.
How long you stay
Simple gum contouring fits into a trip of two to four days and is often combined with a veneer or crown trip. Final restorations are ideally fitted after the gums have stabilised — after crown lengthening this can mean a second trip weeks to a few months later. The dentist explains the timing for your case before you book.
Treatment time
Simple gum contouring usually takes 30–60 minutes; crown lengthening takes longer.
Recovery
Gums are usually tender for a few days, and simple painkillers help. Eat soft, lukewarm food and brush the area gently as instructed. After crown lengthening with stitches, expect more swelling and a review about a week later.
Pricing
Gum aesthetics in Antalya is often lower cost than comparable private treatment in the UK and EU, and is often planned with veneers or crowns. Your written quote depends on the cause and the number of teeth, confirmed after examination.
Risks and how they are managed
- Pain, swelling and tenderness — usually mild and short-lived after simple contouring, more noticeable after crown lengthening.
- Gum growing back towards its old position — more likely when the bone sits too close to the gum edge, which is why crown lengthening is sometimes needed.
- Uneven healing or a result that differs from the plan — reduced by careful design and waiting for healing before final restorations.
- Sensitivity or exposed root surfaces if too much tissue is removed — avoided by conservative planning.
- Small dark triangles between teeth if the gum between them is lost — discussed at planning.
- Infection — uncommon; reduced by good cleaning and following the aftercare instructions.
Materials used
- Local anaesthetic.
- Scalpel, electrosurgery or a dental laser for gum reshaping, depending on the case.
- Fine surgical instruments for bone recontouring in crown lengthening.
- Stitches where needed, and a protective dressing in some cases.
- Digital photos and smile-design software to plan the gumline.
Material types only — the exact system and brand are named in your written treatment plan.
Frequently asked questions
Who carries out my treatment, and what does Health Talia do?
Your treatment is carried out by an experienced dentist at a licensed clinic in Antalya, and you are told who will treat you before you book. Health Talia is a health tourism agency: we arrange the free x-ray review, your written quote, appointments, a hotel near the clinic, free VIP airport transfers and follow-up on WhatsApp after you return home.
Is gum contouring permanent?
When excess gum is the cause and the bone level is right, results are usually long-lasting. If the bone sits too close to the gum edge, the gum can grow back, which is why crown lengthening is sometimes needed. Gum disease can also change the gumline over time.
Does it hurt?
It is done under local anaesthetic. Afterwards the gums are usually tender for a few days, and simple painkillers are enough for most people; crown lengthening is sorer than simple contouring.
Can it fix a gummy smile?
Sometimes. It helps when excess gum is the cause. If the main cause is the position of the upper jaw or a very mobile lip, gum treatment alone will not solve it, and the dentist explains other options such as orthodontics or referral for jaw assessment.
What is the difference between gum contouring and crown lengthening?
Contouring removes gum only. Crown lengthening also reshapes the bone underneath so the gum stays in its new position. It is needed when there is not enough space between the gum edge and the bone.
Is laser gum contouring better?
A laser can reduce bleeding and some patients find healing more comfortable, but a scalpel gives equally good results in skilled hands. The planning matters more than the instrument.
Should gum treatment be done before veneers?
Usually, yes. Veneers and crowns are made to fit the gumline, so the gums are treated first and given time to settle. Simple contouring is sometimes done in the same week; crown lengthening usually needs a longer wait.
How long does healing take?
Gums usually feel comfortable within about a week, but the gumline continues to settle for several weeks, and for longer after crown lengthening. Final restorations are timed around this.
Can I fly after gum contouring?
Gum contouring does not normally prevent flying, but it is sensible to have your follow-up check before you travel, especially after crown lengthening with stitches.
References and further reading
Public health guidance and research used for this page. Your treatment plan is confirmed only after a clinical examination.
- 1.Crown lengthening surgery — Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- 2.Decision-making process for esthetic treatment of gummy smile: A surgical perspective — Peer-reviewed study (PubMed Central)
- 3.A Review of Current Techniques in Lip Reposition Surgery for Treating Excessive Gingival Display — Peer-reviewed study (PubMed Central)
- 4.Bleeding Gums: Recognise and Treat Gum Disease — Oral Health Foundation
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