Gum Surgery
Treatment for a gummy smile or receding gums
Croatia has much to offer in terms of cost and quality of patient care
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Even if you have perfect teeth your smile may not be at its best, if your gums aren’t in good condition. For this reason, gum surgery is commonly used to correct a ‘gummy’ smile or even to correct gums that have receded. Gum surgery is commonly combined with other cosmetic dental techniques.
What is Gum Surgery?
You might need a gum surgery if:
- You have a gummy smile. This is where your gums cover a lot of your tooth, making them look small
- Your gums have receded, making your teeth look too long
- If your gums are uneven due to gum loss or missing teeth
- If you teeth are sensitive because receding gums have exposed them
Things to look out for:
- Gum surgery is normally done under a local anaesthetic, however if your whole mouth needs treating then a general anaesthetic may be required
What is the procedure like?

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To improve the appearance of a gummy smile, a cosmetic dentist will remove the excess gum with a laser. This exposes more of the tooth and as a result they look longer and more natural. It is normally necessary to use an antibacterial mouthwash for a couple of weeks after the procedure.
This is a very different procedure and gum tissue from elsewhere in your mouth (typically the roof) is removed and subsequently grafted onto your gums
What affects the price?
- The dentist that you choose
- How much of your mouth needs treatment
- Whether you need gum removed or added
- If additional work is required
Dentists in Croatia
Save yourself up to 70% on cosmetic dentistry in Croatia
Croatia is a new destination for the dental tourism market with much to offer in terms of cost and quality of patient care. Prices for dental treatments such as implants, cosmetic procedures, restorative and prosthetic dentistry are much less than many Western Europe countries.
Our three most popular dental clinics are:
Dentists in Croatia – Destinations
Croatia has a great variety of destinations with historic cities and towns by the sea. Easy-jet and Ryanair have direct flights into several airports and travellers also have the option of flying into nearby Italian cities, like Venice, for even greater choice.
Dentists in Croatia – Getting A Quote
Want to see just how much you can save? It’s simple, fast, and FREE! You just pick a clinic by clicking on the "View" button, and if you like what you see hit the "Contact" button and choose what treatment you’re looking for. If you’re not sure which clinic to pick, why not read some patient reviews of Dentists in Croatia? by clicking on the "Reviews" links on the left of the page.
Dentists in Croatia – Prices
You can save over £1,000 / €1,500 on a single dental implant by travelling to Croatia for your dental treatment. Even though they have some of the most advanced dental clinics in Europe, dentists in Croatia can typically save you 50-70% on the cost of your dental treatment. To get a proper quote contact your choice of clinic from the list on the left.
Take a look at this guide to the average dental treatment costs in Croatia.

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Dentists in Croatia - Additional Information
Croatian Dentists are trained to the same level as the rest of Europe. A standard 5 year programme is taught in both Croatia's dental schools. Qualified dentists are registered with the Croatian Dental Chamber - registration is mandatory. Dentists work in tandom with a trained nurse and both must re-apply for registration every 7 years. Registration is dependant on demonstrating a commitment to the ethical codes of practice and to continuing professional development.
There are 5 recognized dental specialties in Croatia: Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Paedodontics, Prosthodontics and Oral Pathology.
Resources
Hrvatska stomatološka komora – Croatian Dental Chamber
Kurelčeva 3, 10000 Zagreb,
Croatia.
tel: +385 1 488 6710
email: hsk@hsk.hr
website: www.hsk.hr