Cosmetic Crown Lengthening
Transform Your Smile with Crown Lengthening
If you’ve been dreaming of a smile that feels more balanced and natural, crown lengthening could be the ideal solution. This simple yet effective procedure enhances the natural beauty of your smile by reshaping your gumline, revealing more of your teeth, and providing an excellent foundation for restorative work. Whether you're looking to expose more of your natural tooth structure or preparing for a crown or bridge, crown lengthening can help you achieve a smile that's both aesthetically pleasing and functionally sound.
At Lightfoot Periodontics, our experienced team is committed to offering personalized care tailored to your unique needs, helping you achieve a smile that’s as healthy as it is beautiful.
Why Choose Lightfoot Center for Laser Periodontics for Cosmetic Crown Lengthening?
- Periodontal Team with Several Years of Experience
- Advanced Technology Encourages a Smoother Patient Experience
- Numerous Sedation Dentistry Options Available
What is Crown Lengthening?
Crown lengthening is a dental procedure that exposes more of your natural tooth by reshaping the gum tissue and, if needed, the underlying bone. This procedure is commonly performed for both esthetic and functional reasons, helping to create a more balanced smile or provide a solid foundation for restorative treatments like crowns or fillings.
Types of Crown Lengthening
There are two main types of crown lengthening: pre-prosthetic crown lengthening and esthetic crown lengthening.
Pre-Prosthetic Crown Lengthening
When a tooth is severely decayed or fractured, there may not be enough exposed tooth structure left to securely place a crown. Pre-prosthetic crown lengthening addresses this by removing excess gum tissue and sometimes a small amount of bone to expose more of the tooth, providing a stable foundation for your dentist to place a restoration.
Esthetic Crown Lengthening
For patients with a “gummy smile” or uneven gumlines, esthetic crown lengthening can enhance the appearance of your smile by reshaping the gumline to reveal more of the tooth structure. This creates a more balanced, proportionate smile.
Benefits of Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening offers a range of benefits for both esthetic and functional purposes, including:
- Enhanced Smile Esthetics: Perfect for correcting a “gummy smile” or uneven gumlines, giving you a more proportionate and confident smile.
- Prepares Teeth for Restorative Work: Exposes more of your tooth structure, providing a stable foundation for crowns, bridges and fillings.
- Improves Long-Term Oral Health: Helps maintain healthy gums and teeth by ensuring proper alignment and function for future treatments.
Is Crown Lengthening Right for You?
At Lightfoot Periodontics, we offer personalized consultations to help you determine if crown lengthening is the right solution for your dental needs. Our experienced team will guide you through the procedure to ensure the best possible results for both the appearance and function of your smile. Contact us today!