All 1 Clinics that provide Gum Surgery in Bradford

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

Dentistry in the UK

The UK has some of the world's longest established medical and dental organizations. It has played a central role in shaping the ethical and scientific face of modern dental practice. Dentists are monitored by the Dental Practice Board. The board carrys out checks on the standard of dentistry through patient questionaires and clinic visits. Record keeping and the correct charging of fees are also monitored. Dentists opperating within entirely private practices (about 5% of dentists) are not subject to these monitoring processes. Dental practices offering general anaesthesia or using laser treatments are monitored by the HealthCare Commission, which produces extremely detailed reports on all aspects of the dental clinic's operations.

While NHS dental treatment is great for the continuing health of your teeth, it does not concentrate on the cosmetic aspects of dental care. If you want your teeth to look good as well as being healthy you may need specialist treatments which are unavailable on the NHS. The UK has nine recognised specialties and each specialty will have additional specialization in specific procedures such as implantology (implant's for the replacement of missing teeth). A large number of continuing training options are available in the UK providing professional development and postgraduate dental courses at the highest levels.

Information about Bradford

Bradford the leader of wool production since 19th century is topographically located in the moorland region called the South Pennines. There are superb and explicit display of Victorian buildings, few to mention are City Hall with statues of rulers of England unusually including Oliver Cromwell the former Wool Exchange and a large Victorian cemetery at Undercliffe. The city has a technical and technological institution in University of Bradford which has over 10,000 students covering a wide spectrum of subjects including technology & management science, optometry, pharmacy, medical sciences, nursing studies, archaeology and modern languages. In the field of entertainment, Bradford pride itself for having the National Media Museum, previously called the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television with three cinemas including a gigantic Imax screen. The main art gallery is housed in the Grand Edwardian Cartwright Hall in Lister Park and the world's largest collection of David Hockney artworks are displayed in Salts Mills. Bradford has two major hospitals: Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital.

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