Crown Lengthening in Dartmouth MA
Do you think too much of your gums show when you smile? You might have what dentists call a “gummy smile”. Dental Studio offers crown lengthening in Dartmouth, MA, and it can help change the appearance of your smile.
What is Crown Lengthening?
Crown lengthening is a dental procedure done to expose more of a tooth’s surface above the gum line by removing excess gum tissue. It’s a common dental procedure that often takes less than an hour to finish. If you have broken or decayed teeth and require restorations, you may need a crown lengthening treatment if there is no longer enough tooth structure to support dental crowns. The procedure will enable the crowns to fit perfectly to the damaged teeth.
What Happens During the Procedure?
At Dental Studio, crown lengthening will be done as an outpatient procedure by our dentist, Dr. Khalife. This means you can return home after the treatment. The exact length of the treatment depends on how many teeth need to be removed and whether both soft tissue and bone must be removed. Dr. Khalife may remove any temporary crowns you may have on any nearby teeth and replace them after the procedure.
Before the procedure, the doctor will administer local anesthetic around the tooth. To expose the roots and bone, Dr. Khalife will make incisions in the gums to move them away from the teeth. Sometimes the gum tissue alone needs to be removed.
Then, she will use salt water to clean the surgical site, before stitching the gums. She may also cover the region with a bandage for extra safety, and then sew the gums back together. After the effects of the local anesthetic wear off, you will experience some pain. Dr. Khalife may prescribe pain medication and sometimes a special mouthwash to aid in the healing of your gums.
Benefits of Crown Lengthening
The following are the top five benefits of a crown lengthening procedure:
1. Can save a tooth – Crown lengthening helps remove extra gum tissue from the area surrounding a fractured tooth to repair it and place a dental crown.
2. Enhances your smile – The treatment can fix a gummy smile or uneven gumline by exposing your teeth’ surface more above the gumline. This will help even out the length of your teeth and improve the appearance of your smile.
3. Decreases the risk of tooth decay – Patients with gummy smiles have parts of their teeth hidden by excess gums. These areas are inaccessible to brushing and can be occupied by bacteria that cause tooth decay.
4. Supports a dental crown or filling treatment – The gum line needs to be at the right level for a tooth to correctly bond to a dental crown, implant, or bridge. Furthermore, a filling cannot be placed or will be very difficult to place if there is an excessive amount of gum tissue present.
Enhance Your Smile with Crown Lengthening in Dartmouth MA
It’s best to schedule a consultation with Dental Studio right away if you think you could benefit from a crown lengthening treatment due to excessive gum tissue or an uneven gum line. We offer dental crown lengthening in Dartmouth, MA, to help improve your smile.
Dreaming of a radiant, healthy smile? Turn that dream into reality and visit Dental Studio in Dartmouth, MA. Contact us today to learn more about how our modern facilities and dental services can enhance your oral health and brighten your smile!