Crown Lengthening Can Do So Much
Decay deep below the gum line. Preparation for a dental procedure or crown. A gummy smile. Crown lengthening has multiple purposes and, once completed, can provide you with lasting health and aesthetic benefits. Whether you’re embarrassed about your excessive gum tissue, have uneven or diseased gums, or are going to receive a dental crown, you can count on the professionals at Periodontal Medicine & Surgical Specialists to give you exceptional results with crown lengthening in Oak Brook Terrace and Glenview, IL. Our team is made up of highly trained, accomplished, and recognized periodontists who have more than 60 years of combined experience. Dental expertise is only part of the picture, however. Our board-certified surgical specialists build a relationship with you that enables them to provide you with truly personalized care. By helping you understand your condition and the available treatment options, we make you a partner in your own care.
Get Rid of Your Gummy Smile
When your gums dominate your smile, a condition often called a “gummy smile”, you may find them more noticeable than you’d like, and become self-conscious about your appearance. By repositioning the periodontium, we can make your teeth look proportionately more correct, improving your tooth-to-gum ratio and eliminating that gummy smile. Any time you’re undergoing crown lengthening for aesthetic reasons, our team will take great care to preserve the natural shape of your gums. You’ll be able to smile again broadly without any embarrassment and no longer have to be unhappy with your smile!
How Crown Lengthening Works
With crown lengthening, our team carefully removes some of the gum tissue around your tooth or teeth. This will give us access to any decay that may need to be removed or treated, as well as clear the way for a dental crown as we expose more of the surface of your teeth to allow them to be restored on healthy sound tooth structure. We can usually complete a crown lengthening treatment during just one appointment ! It can be performed on a single tooth, many teeth, or on your entire gum line. Most crown lengthening procedures are very straightforward, leaving little or no post-operative discomfort. We remove your sutures and any dressing after about two weeks. Expect complete gum healing to take anywhere from 8-12 weeks.
Benefits of Crown Lengthening
- A more balanced smile
- Enhanced confidence
- Less social awkwardness
- Reduced risk of tooth decay and disease
- More space for dental crowns
- Better overall gum health