Gummy Smile Treatment in Turkey
Also known as: Gingivectomy · Gum reshaping · Gum sculpting · Gum recontouring · Gingival contouring · Gingival reshaping · Aesthetic gingivectomy · Cosmetic gingivectomy · Gum lift · Gummy smile treatment · Gummy smile correction · Gum line correction
Gummy smile treatment at Auradentis in Istanbul starts with finding the cause: gum covering the teeth, a short upper lip, or the upper jaw. Gum causes are treated with electrocautery contouring in one visit, quoted per case after your photos are reviewed with a written price before you book; lip and jaw causes are referred appropriately.
- Price
- Written quote per case
- Visits
- 1 visit
- Time
- 30–60 min
- Healing
- 2–4 weeks
Last updated 2026-10-14
35 min · Istanbul AirportWhat it is
Your smile photos and one measurement tell us the cause before you fly; we only book contouring when it will actually fix the look.
Gum contouring treats the gummy smile only when gum is the cause; a short or hypermobile upper lip is treated differently (lip repositioning or muscle relaxant) and a large upper jaw needs orthodontic or surgical planning.
A gummy smile has more than one cause, and only one of them is treated here. If the gum simply covers too much tooth, contouring fixes it. If the upper lip lifts unusually high or the upper jaw is long, that is a plastic surgery or orthognathic question and contouring will not change it.
A gingivectomy removes and reshapes a small amount of gum tissue so the teeth look longer and the gum line runs evenly. It is the fix for a gummy smile, for teeth that look short because gum covers them, and for an uneven line on the front teeth.
We do it with electrocautery: minimal bleeding, no stitches, and every dentist on the team can perform this minimal procedure. Cases that would need bone reshaping are assessed separately.
- Why patients choose it
- Longer-looking teeth, even gum line
- One visit, local anaesthetic
- Electrocautery: minimal bleeding, no stitches
- Planned together with bonding or veneers
Priced per case
There is no list price for this treatment because every plan is different. Send your photos and you receive a written quote before you book. Composite bonding is the one treatment with a published range.
Price basis: written quote per case
- Consultation and X-rays
- Premium composite materials
- Airport transfers, 25 minutes each way
- Patient coordinator on WhatsApp before, during and after
- Video follow-up once you are home
We do not publish list prices for this treatment because every plan is different. Send your photos and you receive a written quote before you book.
Step by step
- 1Before you fly
Photos and gum assessment
Send a full smile photo; we check whether it is gum, tooth position or lip that causes the look and plan accordingly.
- 2Day 1 · 30–60 min
Contouring
Local anaesthetic, new gum line marked with you watching, tissue reshaped with electrocautery.
- 3Day 2–3
Check and cosmetic work
Healing check; bonding or veneer preparation can follow in the same trip if planned.
- 42–4 weeks
Healed
Gums settle to their final line; final veneers or bonding edges are matched to it.
Is it right for me?
Usually a good fit
- ✓Gummy smile with healthy gums
- ✓Uneven gum line on the front teeth
- ✓Short-looking teeth before bonding or veneers
- ✓Gum overgrowth from braces or medication
Not ideal, or treated first
- –Active gum disease: treated first
- –Gummy smile caused by the upper jaw or lip: different treatment
- –Very thin gum tissue: assessed case by case
What can go wrong
Every treatment has risks. Here are the honest ones, and what we do about them.
Soreness
Mild soreness for a few days; managed with over-the-counter painkillers and a soft diet. Full healing takes two to four weeks.
Regrowth
If only gum is removed where bone is close to the tooth, gum can grow back. That is why we check bone levels on the X-ray and do crown lengthening when needed.
Sensitivity
Newly exposed tooth surface can be sensitive for a few weeks; it settles, and bonding or veneers cover it if planned.
Aftercare and how long it lasts
- Soft food and no hot drinks for 24 hours
- Gentle brushing, antiseptic rinse for a week
- No smoking during healing
- Check-up photo at one and four weeks
Permanent when bone levels are respected; gum does not grow back over a correctly contoured line.
Questions patients ask
What causes a gummy smile?
Gum covering the teeth, a short or overactive upper lip, or a long upper jaw; sometimes a mix. Your photos and one measurement tell us which.
How is a gummy smile treated?
Gum cause: electrocautery contouring in one visit, quoted per case after your photos are reviewed with a written price before you book. Lip cause: lip repositioning or muscle relaxant. Jaw cause: orthodontics or surgery.
How much gum should show when I smile?
Up to about two millimetres looks natural; more than three reads as gummy. The treatment target is set on your photo.
How do I know which type I have?
Send a photo of a wide natural smile and one at rest. The amount of gum showing, the length of your teeth and how high the lip travels tell us which cause is yours before you book.
How much gum showing is normal?
Up to about two millimetres above the upper teeth reads as normal. Three or more is what most people mean when they say gummy, and that is the range contouring addresses.
Does gum contouring hurt?
No during the procedure (local anaesthetic) and mild soreness for two to three days after.
Laser, scalpel or electrocautery?
We use electrocautery for cosmetic contouring: precise, minimal bleeding, no stitches, and results comparable to laser. Scalpel techniques are used elsewhere for cases that involve bone.
How much does gum contouring cost in Turkey?
Gum contouring is quoted per tooth after your smile photo is reviewed and is usually bundled into a bonding or veneer plan; you receive a written quote before you book.
Can it fix my gummy smile completely?
If the cause is gum covering the teeth, yes. If it is the upper jaw or a hypermobile lip, contouring alone will not; we tell you after the photos.
Related treatments
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