Crown Lengthening

Reveal More of Your Natural Tooth for a Healthier Smile

At Port Orange Dentistry Family Dentistry, we focus on making our patients achieve healthy and functional as well as confident smiles. Crown lengthening is a special type of procedure where the gums are reshaped to remove part of the excess gum tissue and expose more areas of the tooth’s surface.

This can be done to restore or improve a tooth hidden by excessive gum tissue. It may be considered a cosmetic procedure or be a prerequisite for restorative dental work. Either way, crown lengthening ensures that the tooth has an appropriate structure and support to last.

What is Crown Lengthening?

Crown lengthening is a simple surgical procedure that entails the removal of excess gum tissue and sometimes bone to expose more of the natural tooth. This procedure is usually indicated when a tooth is too short or covered by too much gum tissue to allow adequate fit of a crown, veneer, or filling. Crown lengthening is indicated to enhance the cosmetic appearance of your smile and the health of your teeth and the functionality of restorations, which will have greater support.

When is Crown Lengthening Necessary?

1. Restorative Needs

Crown lengthening usually arises in relation to broken or severely decayed teeth under the gumline, such that placement of a filling or a crown cannot take place without it; it would either leave the restoration impossible or create an unstable restoration.

2. Improvement

To achieve a smile that has a more balanced gumline and not too much visible tooth structure for patients with excessive gingival tissue covering the teeth, crown lengthening can modify that gumline.

3. Periodontal Health

Crown lengthening can also reduce deep periodontal pockets which harbor bacteria and improve overall gum health for the prevention of periodontal disease, thereby reestablishing gum tissue health.

Benefits of Crown Lengthening

Improved Aesthetic Smiles: Expose more of your natural teeth for a more symmetrical and balanced smile.
Will Serve a Better Base for Restorations: Crown lengthening creates stronger and longer-lasting dental restorations, including crowns or veneers, by showing more of the tooth structure.
Better Oral Hygiene: Excess gum tissue removal reduces the risk of bacteria accumulation and encourages healthier gums.
Improved Comfort and Operability: Those procedures ensure restoration fits even better functionally and increases the lifespan of your dental work.

The Crown Lengthening Procedure

1. Comprehensive Evaluation

Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation and examination with Port Orange Family Dentistry. We will evaluate your oral health, take digital X-rays, and ascertain whether it is required to lengthen crowns on your particular tooth or teeth.

2. Preparation and Anesthesia

A local anesthetic would enable the best comfort experience and keep the patients tightly anesthetized or sedated during the entire experience.

3. Reshaping the Gumline

During the procedure, excess gum tissue is carefully removed, and sometimes a slight amount of bone is adjusted to expose more tooth surface. Our modern advanced technology application will provide maximum comfort during minimum inconvenience and trauma.

4. Care and Recovery After the Procedure

Post procedures, you’ll be handed extensive after-care instructions to facilitate smooth healing. Some mild discomfort and swelling are considered normal, but they usually wear off in a few days. Full recovery can take 1-2 weeks.

Aftercare Tips for a Smooth Recovery

Rinse with warm salt water for healing and inflammation reduction. Contact us immediately if the discomfort lasts for any extended period or if there is anything abnormal that you notice.

Why Choose Port Orange Family Dentistry for Crown Lengthening?

Expertise and precision: Our skilled dental professionals have several years of experience in crown lengthening procedures that are done with precision and care. We employ the latest techniques and technology to ensure successful outcomes.
State-of-the-art facility: Our up-to-date dental office comprises state-of-the-art technology to provide safe, effective, and comfortable treatments.
Personalized care: At Port Orange Family Dentistry, we personalize every treatment plan according to the particular needs and goals of our patients. From the initial consultation to post-procedure follow-up, we are with you all the way.

Sedation options available: If dental procedures make you feel anxious, we provide sedation options that help you calm down and feel relaxed during your treatment.

Schedule Your Consultation Now

Call up Port Orange Family Dentistry today for a consultation on how crown lengthening can do wonders in making your smile’s health as exquisite as its beauty. Let us create for you the smile that you will love.