All 7 Clinics that provide Gum Surgery in Africa

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?

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

Click on any of the Dentists that provide gum surgery to see their full details, including phone numbers, patient reviews, prices and a map of the clinic's location. See more gum surgery clinics in Africa by using the page links at the bottom of the list. If you can't see the exact dentist in Africa that you are looking for use the search boxes provided.

South Africa has enjoyed a reputation as one of the finest healthcare providers in the continent with patients coming from all over Africa and Europe to avail of the country's professional and prestigious medical facilities. The cost of dentistry in South Africa remains 60 percent cheaper than in Britain. The reputation of SA's dentists and surgeons is second to none, and combined with the Rand's low exchange rate, visitors from the west are finding the country offers excellent patient care at very reasonable prices.

Our most popular destinations in Asia are South Africa and Tunisia.

Except the cost of your dental treatment abroad you should also consider the price of airfare, accommodation, meals and other expenses. Sometimes you can find similar value close to home. Check your local dentists out:

Dentists in the UK:

London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Bristol, Leicester, Coventry, Bradford, Cardiff, Wakefield, Plymouth, Reading, Stockport, Huntly, Huddersfield

Dentists in Northern Ireland:

Belfast, Lisburn, Newry

Dentists in Ireland:

Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford, Dundalk, Drogheda, Bray

The biggest choice of gum surgery clinics in Africa with Prices, Patient Reviews, Maps. Everything you need to find the best gum surgery for you in Africa.