Crown Lengthening

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Crown Lengthening for Oral Health

Dentists will recommend crown lengthening to allow for more room to install a crown over a tooth.

Sometimes, there isn't enough tooth surface for a crown.

Being able to install a properly fitted crown allows for more comfort and better oral hygiene.

Crown Lengthening for Cosmetics

Some people have what is referred to as a “gummy smile” and crown lengthening will reduce the gum surface while making teeth appear longer. This provides more symmetry in your smile.

The Procedure

It can be done as an outpatient procedure with you being able to go home when it’s done.
The process involves cutting away gums from teeth and exposing both tooth roots and bone.
Crown lengthening is a surgery performed by a periodontist or gum specialist.
You may need someone to drive you because both a local anesthesia and a sedative may be used.
The area is cleaned and the gums are stitched together.

Recovery

Make an appointment with Charisma Dental today for an exam to see if this is a procedure you need.

You will need to be cautious about activities for about three days but it will take three months for gums to completely heal. This type of surgery means you can't do strenuous activity for a while. We would love to talk to you about this option.