Geans Clinic - Gum Lifts & Crown Lengthening

Dental Treatment

Gum Lift & Crown Lengthening

A gum lift, also known as gum contouring or gingival sculpting, is a cosmetic dental procedure that reshapes the gum line to improve the appearance of a smile.

It involves removing or reshaping excess gum tissue to create a more symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing gum line, often addressing a “gummy smile”. It can also be done to create more room to place dental restorations (crown lengthening) such as crowns in severely broken down teeth.

At a glance

Treatment time

1 hour

Key benefit

Cosmetic smile improvement

Downtime

24-48 hours

Anaesthetic

Local anaesthesia

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About this treatment

Dr Sabrins Parmar has a special interest in gums as well as cosmetic dentistry. she will carry out a full assessment of your smile and most importantly your gum health before deeming suitability for the procedure.

Careful planning is required in order to ge the best long lasting results. A gum lift can give dramatically improved aesthetics to a smile which otherwise looked uneven. Patients who could benefit from this procedure include:

Excessive gingival display (a “gummy smile”)
An uneven gum line around natural teeth or old crowns
Gum overgrowth caused my medical or dental factors

Before & after

Thank you to our patients for allowing us to share their amazing outcomes at Geans Clinic.

FAQs

How long do gum lifts last?

By making sure to properly care for the teeth and gums following the procedure, most patients can enjoy the results permanently without requiring any follow-up care or repeated surgery.

What happens during the procedure?

Dr Parmar will discuss all options to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure. A local anaesthetic will be given to ensure you will not feel anything. If you’re interested in sedation, be sure to discuss this with us during your initial consultation. Once you’re comfortable, Dr Parmar will plan the contour of the new gum line based on prerecorded measurements taken at your consultation.

The excess gum tissue is removed using either a scalpel and in some cases very small amounts of bone around each tooth, if necessary. (Not everyone needs this step; it depends on your unique tooth anatomy.) Dr Parmar will then shape the remaining gum tissue to give you a more balanced, uniform look. You will have some stitches placed to hold everything in place and allow for good healing.

You will be given all aftercare instructions and analgesia before you leave.

How long does it take to recover after a gum lift?

The initial healing following a gum lift will take around two weeks or less for most people. You will be invited back after two weeks to remove stitches and review the healing with Dr Parmar. Your recovery timeline depends on several factors, including how many teeth need treatment and your body’s own healing capacity.

In most cases, you’ll need to wait about eight to 12 weeks for full healing. If bone has been removed, full healing will take 6 months before definitive cosmetic restorative work can be done.

Are gum lifts safe?

At Geans Clinic, you will be treated by Dr Parmar who has over 15 years of periodontal surgical experience, so you are in very safe hands!

Most importantly, you should never have gum contouring or any other cosmetic dental procedure if you have existing decay or gum disease. Smoking and certain other medical conditions can impact healing and contraindicate gum lift surgery. To learn more about your treatment options, schedule a consultation with Dr Parmar to find out your options.

Price from

Following your consultation, you will be provided with a written estimate of costs for treatment. This is based on the materials or products to be used, and complexity of the procedure. You will always be given clear transparent costs and there will never be any hidden costs or surprise bills!

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Price from

£750

Specialist team

Sabrina Parmar

BDS, MSc Perio (Dist) LL.M. MJDF RCS (ENG)

GDC Number: 177650

Principal Dentist

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We as a family have been coming to this dentist since it opened. I cannot stress how professional and caring they all are. I myself am a nervous patient and they put me at ease every single time. My son has unfortunately had to have root canal treatment not something anyone likes to endure but they were so careful, gentle and professional that my son wasn’t worried, scared or in pain (he fell asleep). I love this dentist, and recommend you to everyone. Sabrina is AMAZING, such a lovely person.

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Both my wife and I have been in to see you for a few different treatments and on every single occasion we have left feeling happy and confident with the work you have done. My wife was extremely nervous about having any work done but after having the first consultation with you she came away and immediately felt relaxed about seeing you again to begin the treatments. After the experience we’ve had with you I no longer dread having to book in for a check up!

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In recent months I have seen the dentist and visiting dental surgeon as well as the dental hygienist. I would like to say that I always find their care and professional skills are exemplary, putting me at ease and providing excellent dental care and advice – Thank you all!

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A very positive experience. Came away with real confidence and trust in the quality of care and advice received. Thank you.

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A very positive experience. Came away with real confidence and trust in the quality of care and advice received. Thank you.

Anonymous patient

Will you please pass my thanks to Shrina Nathwani for her wonderful, professional care when I had a tooth extracted… I had been dreading the procedure but Shrina made me feel so relaxed and I must say I felt no discomfort. Shrina and the dental nurse who assisted her are a definite asset to your practice.

Anon 1, October 2018

I had excellent service from Shrina, not even any swelling or bleeding after the extraction last week. It’s just such a relief to have this sorted. Thank you for your prompt action.

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