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
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 Worldwide by using the page links at the bottom of the list.
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English speaking dentists treating patients from abroad
Over a million people travel abroad every year to have their teeth treated. High prices at home as well as lengthy waiting lists for dentists has lead to a boom in people choosing to travel instead. The range of treatments available abroad is all encompassing and it's possible to find the standard of dentistry you want at a price you can afford.
The most popular destinations are currently Hungary, Poland, Turkey and Mexico. If you are interested in finding out more about visiting a denitst abroad you should download our free Dental Tourism Information Pack today. In it you will find information on all the leading destinations and also on the most popular dental treatments.
Treatments
It can often be hard to find reliable information about the specific dental treatment you are considering, or is being recommended to you by your dentist. Here at RevaHealth.com we want you to be fully informed about all your dental options, so we have put together a detailed overview of the most popular treatments available today.
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The biggest choice of gum surgery clinics Worldwide with Prices, Patient Reviews, Maps. Everything you need to find the best gum surgery for you Worldwide.
