Treatment for a gummy smile or receding gums
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
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India has a vast dental workforce with over 6000 new graduates each year from its dental schools. Reciprocal agreements for recognition of dental qualifications with the UK, Australia and New Zealand demonstrate the high standards represented within the Indian dentistry profession.
Benefits of Dentistry in India
The widespread use of English, especially by university graduates, allows an ease of communication for many, unrivalled by other low cost dentistry destinations.
Low costs in India are supported not only by diminished overheads on staff and rental but also by India's own buoyant medical equipment and materials manufacturing sector. These products are regulated under the same APLAC requirements that are used in Australia, Japan and the U.S.
Education
India has over 120 dental schools monitored by the Indian Dental Council. The cirriculum is 5 years - similar to a U.S or European training.
Dentists in India - Additional Information
Organizations
The Indian Dental Council is responsible for maintaining standards of dental education within the country. It also sets the ethical standards that dentists must adhere to in their practice. The Council is represented in each state and the local branches hold the register of dentists within the state.
The Indian Dental Association is the professional grouping of dentists within India - Members must be registered dentists under the Indian Dentists’ Act 1948. The Association's website provides a search facility to locate/verify its members.
Resources
Indian Dental Council
website: http://www.dciindia.org/
Indian Dental Association
website: http://www.ida.org.in/
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