Having a more aesthetic and appealing smile can greatly contribute to your overall level of self-esteem. At NY Implant Dentistry, we offer crown gum recontouring to help you achieve a more beautiful smile by adjusting the length of your gums. If your gum tissue is too long, it can often make your smile appear short. With crown lengthening treatment in New York, New York, our periodontists can adjust the length of your gums and help reveal more of your beautiful smile. Contact 212-213-9333 today to learn more and schedule an appointment with Dr. Greg R. Diamond.
Crown lengthening is a gum treatment that has both functional and aesthetic purposes. Our periodontist may recommend crown lengthening if your appearance is affected by what is sometimes called a “gummy smile” or an uneven gum line. A gummy smile is one in which the teeth appear abnormally short because of excessive gum tissue. The gum tissue may appear too bulky or look like it comes down over the teeth too far. In most cases, a gummy smile is the result of excessive gum tissue covering teeth that are a normal length and shape. To correct this problem and give you a smile you can show off with pride, our periodontists may suggest crown lengthening. During this treatment, we will simply remove a small amount of the gum tissue, revealing more of the tooth structure and giving your smile a more aesthetic appearance. This usually requires just one visit to our office.
We may also recommend crown lengthening to make a restorative or cosmetic dental treatment possible. If the tooth is broken below or very close to the gum line or if insufficient tooth structure is left for a restoration, our periodontists, understanding the needs of patients who often seek a cosmetic dentist in New York trusts for final restorations, may use crown lengthening to expose more of the tooth so a restoration like a crown or bridge can be placed. This may involve removing a small portion of gum tissue and bone according to the situation of your smile.
To learn more about the uses and benefits of crown lengthening, we welcome you to contact our office today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crown lengthening is recommended when there is not enough visible tooth structure to support a restoration or when improving the appearance of the gum line.
Yes. Crown lengthening can expose more of the tooth structure, making it easier to place a crown or perform other restorative treatments effectively.
No. While it can enhance the appearance of your smile, crown lengthening is often performed for functional reasons, such as preparing a tooth for a crown or improving access for proper restoration.
Initial healing may take a few weeks, while complete healing of the gums and surrounding tissues can take a few months.
The procedure may involve adjusting nearby gum tissue to maintain a natural, balanced appearance. It is carefully planned to protect the health of surrounding teeth.
Yes. More of the tooth surface becomes visible, which can improve both function and the overall appearance of your smile.
Yes. Crown lengthening is a minor surgical procedure that involves reshaping gum tissue—and sometimes bone—to expose more of the tooth structure for functional or cosmetic purposes.
