Aesthetic Crown Lengthening

Aesthetic Crown Lengthening

When you smile, do you notice that your teeth appear to be disproportionate to your gums? In other words, does it look like your smile is too "gummy"? The problem may not be your teeth at all, but an excessive amount of gum tissue that is preventing your true smile from shining through.

An overly gummy smile is usually caused either by genetic disposition, chronic inflammation, certain medications, atypical jaw growth or crooked teeth. Aesthetic crown lengthening is a very predictable way to expose hidden tooth structure for a radiant smile.

By adjusting the soft tissue profile around your tooth, our periodontal specialists can surgically extend the length of any tooth within your mouth to create the proper gum-to-tooth ratio.

All it takes is a few hours to restore the proper balance between your gums and your teeth. If you've lived too long with excessive gum tissue, we invite you to call our office for a consultation.

Transform Your Smile in Just One Visit

In the situation of an overly gummy, the length of your teeth hasn't changed at all. Instead, your gums have overgrown aesthetically-pleasing boundary that allows for a beautiful smile, making your teeth appear short and stubby. When not enough of the crown (the part of your tooth that people can see above your gums) is showing to offer a symmetrical smile, our Roseville periodontal specialists may use crown lengthening as a means to resolve the issue.

The result is a strong, durable foundation for beautiful and long-lasting restorations. Whether you need crown lengthening for aesthetic or functional reasons, call our Roseville periodontal office and learn how crown lengthening can improve your smile.