AESTHETIC GUM CORRECTION

Risks of aesthetic gum correction surgery include minor pain and discomfort after the procedure. The main risk is infection. People who are more susceptible to infections may need to take antibiotics before and after their gingivectomy to prevent infection.

The day after surgery, rinse with a solution of warm salt water every 6 hours. You may brush your other teeth which have not been included in the surgery but brushing for the teeth near the area of surgery should be delayed for 1 or 2 days

After your intraoral surgery, it is extremely important that you DO NOT DISTURB the area. This means no touching the area with your fingers or tongue, and no pulling down or lips or cheeks to look at it. You will also want to avoid drinking from a straw, sucking, or smoking for the first week.

Gum correction gingivectomy is typically recommended for patients with fairly severe periodontal disease, who have hypertrophic gum tissue as the result of a medication's side effects, have short teeth due to excessive covering of gums (gummy smile) or patients with uneven level of gums making the smile asymmetric .

The gums will not grow back if the gum surgery has been taken out correctly and patient keeps the meticulous oral hygiene measures.