Gumlift

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A gumlift is a minor surgery to trim away a thin edge of gum away from a tooth. It is done with a small amount of local anesthetic and heals in a very short time.

A gumlift is recommended when:

• The gum covers too much of a tooth and the tooth is partially hidden
• The gumlines are uneven to a point of detracting from your smile
• Medicines or illness cause the gums to overgrow and partially cover the teeth

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