Gum Surgery

This section of the About Cosmetic Dentistry site deals with gum surgery. Gum surgery may be needed in conjunction with another procedure, or may be used on its own to correct a problem and improve the patient's appearance. To begin, please click on the blue "Continue" arrow below. Or, if you prefer, you can jump to a specific page in this section using the topic outline below the arrow.

Next: Overview of cosmetic gum surgery

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

 A guide to cosmetic gum surgery.

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