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Improve Your Smile with Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening is a cosmetic and functional dental procedure that involves the removal of excess gum tissue to expose more of the tooth. This procedure can be used to improve the aesthetics of a "gummy" smile, or it may be necessary to ensure that there is enough tooth structure for a dental crown or restoration. At Dental Artistry in Irving, TX, we specialize in crown lengthening to help enhance your smile and improve your overall oral health.
Whether for cosmetic reasons or to prepare a tooth for restoration, crown lengthening provides long-term benefits and is a straightforward procedure that can transform your smile.
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What Is Crown Lengthening?
Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure that involves removing excess gum tissue or reshaping the bone around the tooth to expose more of the tooth’s surface. This procedure is most commonly performed when there is insufficient tooth structure above the gumline to support a dental restoration, such as a crown, or when the gums cover too much of the tooth, resulting in a "gummy" smile.
The goal of crown lengthening is to create a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing gumline, or to expose enough tooth structure to fit a crown or filling.
When Crown Lengthening Is Recommended
- Have excess gum tissue or a gummy smile
- Need a crown or dental restoration but do not have enough exposed tooth structure
- Have decayed or broken teeth below the gumline that require restoration
- Want to improve the symmetry of their smile by reshaping the gumline
- Are experiencing gum overgrowth due to disease or medication
The Crown Lengthening Process
Initial Consultation
Anesthesia
Gum Tissue Removal
Stitching and Healing
Post-Procedure Care
Benefits of Crown Lengthening
- Improves tooth function: By exposing more tooth structure, crown lengthening ensures that crowns, fillings, or other restorations can fit securely and function properly.
- Enhances aesthetics: If you have a "gummy" smile, crown lengthening can help balance your gumline, giving you a more symmetrical and attractive smile.
- Helps with gum disease treatment: In some cases, crown lengthening can be performed to treat gum disease or infection that is affecting the structure of your teeth.
- Prepares teeth for restoration: Crown lengthening provides the necessary space for a dental crown, bridge, or other restoration, ensuring a proper and lasting fit.

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Improve Your Smile with Crown Lengthening
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