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
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Next: Overview of
cosmetic gum surgery
- Introduction to cosmetic gum surgery
- Gum surgery - an overview
- Who is a candidate for gum surgery?
- Gum surgery - Procedure description
- Types of cosmetic gum surgery procedures
- Procedure to correct a
"gummy smile"
- Procedure to correct a "long tooth
smile"
- Cost of cosmetic gum surgery
- Advantages and disadvantages of cosmetic gum
surgery
- Gum surgery - Before and after photos
- Personal stories from people who have had cosmetic
gum surgery
- Discuss gum surgery on the dentistry message board

A guide to cosmetic gum surgery. |