Miami Essential Dental

Crown lengthening is a process to address excessive gum display while smiling, also known as a gummy smile. When a person has a gummy smile, it appears that he/she has shorter teeth. The excess length of the gum covers a more significant portion of their teeth. The procedure can be done for cosmetic purposes and expose broken or damaged areas of the teeth. The process might also be performed to expose more tooth structure before performing other restorative procedures. If you have a gummy smile and wish to rectify that, contact us at Miami Essential Dental Clinic. We have expert periodontists here who have performed a crown lengthening process on many patients.

If you have a gummy smile, then you will have more than 3mm of exposed gum. The procedure might involve soft tissue or sometimes bone removal to increase the amount of visible teeth. Depending on the problem’s extent, your periodontist might perform this procedure on one tooth, multiple teeth, or throughout the gum line. The crown lengthening process is not for everyone; if you want it for cosmetic concerns, discuss it with your dentist.

There are many reasons for undergoing the process of crown lengthening like:

  • It helps to address your cosmetic concerns
  • It helps in exposing cavities beneath your gum lines
  • If you have fractured your tooth below the gum line, then this process helps in addressing that as well
  • It helps in exposing tooth structure so that restorative procedures like bridges can be performed on your teeth

If you are interested in the crown lengthening process, contact us at Miami Essential Dental Clinic immediately. We will first check your teeth’ conditions and then discuss if the procedure is suitable for you. It is essential to have a healthy overall oral condition before you opt for the process. Your periodontist will also perform a pre-surgical analysis on your gums to determine your gum line’s new location.

As mentioned above, our periodontist will check the condition of your teeth, gums, and surrounding structures before performing the procedure. To keep them healthy, you should:

  • Brush twice regularly
  • Floss at least once a day
  • Make sure to use mouthwash
  • Visit your dentist at least twice a year