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Dental Crown Lengthening What comes to mind when you think of the perfect smile? If you are like most people, you think about perfectly straight, bright, white teeth. However, your teeth are just one element of your smile. Believe it or not, your gums can also play a huge role in your smile’s quality. Even if your teeth are perfect, excess gum tissue can make those teeth appear small and diminish your smile and your confidence! At Mark C. Waring, DDS, we can restore a beautiful, even gumline with crown lengthening.What is Crown Lengthening?In the simplest terms, a crown lengthening is a procedure that involves the removal of excess gum tissue around the upper teeth. It is designed to restore an even, natural gumline, and make your teeth appear longer. In some cases, a small amount of bone may also need to be removed as well, in order to achieve the desired results. With a restored gumline, you will be able to smile confidently. How is Crown Lengthening Performed?The procedure for crown lengthening is performed under a local anesthetic, although a sedative can be provided if you are feeling exceptionally nervous. The length of time it takes to complete depends on a few different factors, such as how many teeth are being worked on and whether or not you need to have bone removed. Even if there is excess gum tissue over only a single tooth, we will also work on the adjacent teeth, which allows us to create a more even appearance. After the anesthetic (and sedation, if used) has taken effect, we can begin the procedure. Several small incisions are made in your gums, which allows us to separate the gum tissue from your teeth. We pull back the tissue to gain better access to the roots of your teeth and the jawbone. We then remove the excess tissue, as well as any necessary bone, and wash your gums with a sterile solution. Once clean, we stitch your gums back against the surface of your teeth, so that they can begin to heal. Reasons for Crown LengtheningWhile crown lengthening is often used for aesthetic purposes, such as correcting your “gummy” smile, there are several other uses for the procedure as well:
A crown lengthening restores the beauty of your smile, which can greatly help to improve your confidence. If the shine of your smile is dulled by excess gum tissue, contact Mark C. Waring, DDS at (480) 820-4342 to find out if you can benefit from a crown lengthening today! |
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