Cosmetic Gum Surgery Procedures

To Correct a "Gummy Smile"

Cosmetic gum surgery can be done to reduce the excess gum and bone. The removal of these tissues allows for normal sized teeth and for a normal gum line appearance by using an instrument, usually a laser, to remove the undesirable tissue. Typically your cosmetic dentist will prescribe an antibacterial mouth rinse to be used twice a day for a two-week period following your surgery.

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1. Introduction to cosmetic gum surgery
2. Gum surgery - an overview
3. Who is a candidate for gum surgery?
4. Gum surgery - Procedure description
5. Types of cosmetic gum surgery procedures
6. Procedure to correct a "gummy smile"
7. Procedure to correct a "long tooth smile"
8. Cost of cosmetic gum surgery
9. Advantages and disadvantages of cosmetic gum surgery
10. Gum surgery - Before and after photos
11. Personal stories from people who have had cosmetic gum surgery
12. Discuss gum surgery on the dentistry message board

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