Periodontal procedures are available to lay the groundwork for restorative and cosmetic dentistry and/or to improve the esthetics of your gum line. Your dentist or periodontist may also recommend crown lengthening to make a restorative or cosmetic dental procedure possible. Perhaps your tooth is decayed, broken below the gum line, or has insufficient tooth structure for a restoration, such as a crown or bridge. Crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone level to expose more of the tooth so it can be restored so you may not have to extract that tooth after all.
You may have asked your periodontist about procedures to improve a "gummy" smile because your teeth appear short. Your teeth may actually be the proper lengths, but they're covered with too much gum tissue. To correct this, your periodontist performs crown lengthening. If the length of the teeth appears correct, lip re-positioning may be indicated.
During this procedure, excess gum and bone tissue is reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. This can be done to one tooth, to even your gum line, or to several teeth to expose a natural, broad smile.
What are the benefits of this procedure?
Whether you have crown lengthening to improve function or esthetics, patients often receive the benefits of both: a beautiful new smile and improved periodontal health – your keys to smiling, eating and speaking with comfort and confidence.
We require at least a 24 hour notice for any cancellations. After 24 hours, a fee is charged, which will not be covered by the insurance.
Financial Policy:
We do not offer a payment plan but we do have a dental financing company that does. Information is available at Dental Card or please call 1-888-689-9876 for details. We accept all Visa, Mastercard, American express and debit cards, and most insurance plans. We charge using last year's fee guide to help our patients in the current economic situation.
