How old do you have to be to get gum surgery?

Even if you are as young as 14, you can still have gum re-shaping. I would wait for a month or two to let the gum tissues contract somewhat. In addition, a great dental hygienist can help say the right things to get a young patient motivated to do optimal gum care at home. With vigorous care at home, a lot of the swelling of the gums can be reduced. In many instances, gum re-contouring is not necessary as the gums change shape and everything looks a lot better. In some... more

There is no age limit to do gum surgery for your brother as long as you first look into the following: 1) While a patient is in braces, he/she will develop Gingivitis to a certain extent. some a little, and some quiet a lot. Gingivitis is inflamed gum and the inflamed gum will cover part of tooth and makes it look smaller than what it really is. 2) Gum surgery is not needed in most cases. If there is enough room, with the help of laser we can reduce the gum line and tissue contour... more

Your brother's age of 14 is fine to have the gum surgery you are describing as long as it is performed by a properly trained surgeon. Without photos or examining this is just based on my previous experience and research. I perform several of these procedures on teens after having their braces off for the reason you speak of. Just make sure he sees a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to evaluate his individual situation. Dr Anthony Sclar is a good doctor to see in the Miami area more