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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Krakow is one of Europe's most beautiful cities. The entire old town is designated an UNESCO world heritage site. The city has a long artistic and academic tradition. It is home of Europe's second university, founded in the 14th century. That cultural richness lives on today with a vibrant music and art scene alongside many gallerys, theatres and museums. Outside the city is the stunning countryside of southern Poland leading down to the High Tatras mountains on the border with Slovakia. Bieszczady National Park is also within easy reach, one of Europe's last refugees for bear and lynx.
Krakow is the most visited city in Poland and there are regular fights from all across Europe. As a popular tourist destination it has plenty of facilities for visitors and a wide variety of languages are spoken. Easy access makes Krakow one of our most desirable dental travel destinations. Many dentists in Krakow will have studied in the prestigious Jagiellonian or Medical Universities and both are centres for the compulsory continuing education that Polish dentists must undertake to maintain their right to practice dentistry.
Travel information
Kraków airport (John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice) is 11 km west of the city.
Krakow is available by air from many cities in the UK and Ireland in approximately 2-3 hours.
Ryanair from all over the UK and Ireland
EasyJet, British Airways and LOT Polish Airlines from the UK
Aer Lingus, Lufthansa and LOT Polish Airlines from Ireland
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