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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Dental tourism is growing rapidly in Panama with a number of factors contributing to the rise in patients from America and beyond. Most of the dentists in Panama are bilingual, board certified and work with the same state of the art dental equipment and technology used in the U.S and Europe.
Dentists in Panama - Additional Information
Dentistry in Panama is inexpensive with dental clinics typically charging 50% less than their counterparts in North America. With direct flights from many U.S cities, tax relief on foreign medical travel and the chance to recuperate afterwards in a temperate climate full of natural beauty, dental travel in Panama is well worth considering.
The biggest choice of gum surgery clinics in Panama with Prices, Patient Reviews, Maps. Everything you need to find the best gum surgery for you in Panama.
