Gum Surgery Costs: A Guide for Golders Green Patients

Your price varies with your exact needs. Most people pay between £400 and £800 per area of the mouth. The final fee depends on the procedure type (cosmetic contouring or disease treatment), how many teeth are involved, and case complexity. For example, a simple gum lift on a few front teeth costs less than a regenerative gum graft. In your Finchley consult we will use our 3D CBCT scanner to diagnose accurately and give a transparent cost breakdown with no hidden fees.

To illustrate, consider two common cases. A Golders Green patient came in with a gummy smile. We did a cosmetic crown lengthening on the upper front six teeth, about 75 minutes, with a total cost around £950. They were pleased with the immediate aesthetic improvement. Another patient had periodontal pockets around molars. We did a pocket reduction in one quadrant to stop further bone loss. This more involved procedure cost £750 and helped stabilise gum health and make cleaning easier.

Gum surgery is usually advised when non surgical cleaning alone does not fix the issue. You should arrange a consultation if you notice persistent bleeding, swollen gums, gums looking longer from recession, or deep pockets between teeth and gums. Some form of gum disease affects many adults in the UK. Some patients also seek cosmetic procedures such as crown lengthening to improve balance and appearance. If you have these signs in Golders Green, a consultation can help decide the best next step.

First you will have a 60 minute consultation to assess your gum health, take digital images and discuss goals. We will explain the best procedure for you and show a full cost breakdown. The surgery is done under local anaesthetic so you should not feel pain. Depending on the procedure it takes 60 to 90 minutes. In a gingivectomy the dentist removes and reshapes excess gum tissue. A protective putty like dressing may be placed over the area to aid healing. We will schedule a follow up 7 to 10 days later to check healing and remove stitches if needed.

Your comfort comes first after the procedure. In the first 24 to 48 hours expect mild discomfort and some swelling, manageable with over the counter pain relief. Eat soft foods such as soup, yogurt and smoothies for the first few days and avoid hot drinks. Rinse gently with a prescribed antibacterial mouthwash and avoid brushing the treated area for the first week. Most patients feel back to normal within a week or two. Red flags call during office hours Mon Wed Fri 9 to 5, Tue Thu 11 to 7 for persistent bleeding, increasing pain after day 3, or fever. For emergencies outside these hours call 111.

Surgery is not always required first. For early gum disease a non surgical deep cleaning called scaling and root planing can remove plaque and tartar from below the gum line. Performed by a hygienist it is less invasive and can reverse inflammation and let gums heal. If deep pockets form this may not fully resolve the problem. At the consultation we will be honest about whether a non surgical approach works for you.

To make a informed choice about your health, ask the right questions whether you meet with us or another clinic in the Golders Green area. Ask: What exact type of gum surgery are you recommending and why? What is your experience with this exact procedure? Does the quote include all follow up visits? What risks or complications should I know about? What is the long term maintenance after surgery? And are there any non surgical alternatives we could try first?