Crown lengthening re-shapes and re-contours the gum tissue and bone surrounding the tooth in order to improve the health of your gums, prepare your mouth for an upcoming procedure, or correct a “gummy smile”.
A “gummy” smile is simply a smile overshadowed by too much gum tissue and not enough tooth exposure. A gummy smile can be caused by a number of things including: abnormal eruption of teeth, a hyperactive upper lip muscle, or how your upper jaw grew and developed.
By using an anesthetic or sedative we ensure that you feel no pain throughout the procedure. However, in the days following the treatment, the affected area may be sore or tender.
Yes! By exposing more of your natural tooth, your gum will inevitably look smaller. You won’t be able to stop using your new smile!
The majority of insurance companies cover most of our treatments. For more detail on your coverage please call your service provider.