Gingivectomy is surgical removal of excess gum tissue, or gingiva.

 It’s also used to remove extra gum tissue for cosmetic reasons, such as to modify a smile.

A gingivectomy takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how much gum tissue needs to be removed.

Minor procedures involving a single tooth or several teeth will probably only take a single session. Major gum removal or reshaping may take several visits, especially if we want one area to heal before they move onto the next.