I Hate my Gummy Smile, Should I Have Gum Reduction Surgery Before Getting Crowns/Veneers? (photo)

Ideally you always want to do gum surgery (elective or not) before you do your crowns and veneers.  In the front of your mouth this may mean waiting 4-8 weeks for final healing prior to starting the dental work.  I find a laser to be much gentler to the gums and results in speedier healing.  Sometimes this is not possible.  It is very important that you are using an experienced Dentist & possibly Periodontist team.  You will need x-rays and a thorough checking of your bone height and gum health prior to starting.  The Cosmetics with a "gum lift' in the right hands can be quite stunning.  Good Luck.

Great question!  You must have already done some research to realize that a "gum tissue lift" would greatly improve the esthetics of your smile since there is currently an excessive gum tissue display.  There are a few different options available, but you need to find a dentist with advanced training in cosmetics to best determine the type of gum tissue surgery that is needed.  A detailed exam including x-rays and photos will be needed.  Many times gum tissue procedures can be done with lasers.  Other times, people are referred to a periodontist for the gum tissue procedure.  

To answer your second question, yes you should definitely have the gum tissue lift done before the crowns and veneers.  That is the best way to ensure a beautiful result because then the crowns and veneers can be the ideal shape and size for you.