If you have a gummy smile or another gum problem, our dentists may recommend correcting it with crown lengthening. This treatment works to improve both the appearance and the health of your gums to improve your smile. Call Minty Smiles at 469-759-6964 for more information about crown lengthening in Duncanville, Texas, and to schedule a consultation with Dr. Fatima Siraj and Dr. Mir Q. Nasiri.
Crown lengthening is a gum treatment designed to improve the health, appearance and function of your gums. Our experienced dentists will typically recommend crown lengthening to treat “gummy” smiles. A gummy smile is the result of excessive gum tissue covering the teeth and causing them to appear abnormally short. Crown lengthening may also be recommended to make another restorative or cosmetic treatment possible. For example, if a tooth is broken close to or below the gumline or if there is not enough tooth structure left for the tooth to receive a restoration, crown lengthening will help expose more of your tooth so that a crown or a bridge can be placed.
Crown lengthening can usually be completed in a single appointment. During your treatment, our dentists will simply remove a small amount of your gum tissue. We will provide you with a local anesthetic and make sure that you remain comfortable during your procedure.
If you have any questions about crown lengthening or would like to set up an appointment with our dentists, please contact our office today.