Crown Lengthening in Houston, TX

Do you think your gums are too obvious when you smile? You may have a “gummy smile,” as many dentists call it. Lava Dental can help improve the appearance of your smile with crown lengthening in Houston, TX.

What is Crown Lengthening?

Crown lengthening is a cosmetic dental technique that uses a laser to cut away extra gum tissue, exposing more of a tooth’s surface above the gum line. This method can be used to fix decayed or broken teeth and for aesthetic reasons.

If insufficient tooth structure remains to support dental crowns, a crown lengthening procedure helps expose more tooth surfaces so that one of our dentists can place a new crown. This procedure will make the crowns fit over broken teeth more securely.

What are the Benefits of Crown Lengthening?

Crown lengthening can do wonders for your smile. Below are its many benefits:

• Saves a tooth: Crown lengthening aids in the restoration of a broken tooth by cutting away excess gum tissue to make room for a dental crown.

• Enhances your smile: By revealing the area of your teeth above the gum line, the procedure helps correct a gummy grin. Balancing out the length of your teeth will improve your smile.

• Reduces the chance of tooth decay: When too much gum tissue covers parts of your teeth, bacteria have more room to thrive in your mouth. A crown lengthening operation can remove these gum pockets and reduce the risk of tooth decay.

• Encourages restorative care: The gum line must be at the proper level for a tooth to attach to a bridge, implant, or crown. Additionally, a lot of gum tissue makes it difficult or impossible to place a filling. Crown lengthening can make all of these restorations possible.

What Happens in A Crown Lengthening Procedure?

The stages of a crown lengthening procedure may change according to your requirements. However, our dentists usually follow the following steps:

1. The gums surrounding the tooth are injected with local anesthetic.

2. One of our dentists will use a laser to remove gum tissue from the tooth surface, exposing more tooth structure.

3. We clean the gums and sew them back into place.

4. Recovery advice will be given following the procedure to promote speedy healing and optimal results. At Lava Dental, crown lengthening is an outpatient procedure, so you can go home right away after it.

Ready to Schedule an Appointment?

Lava Dental is committed to helping you achieve a gorgeous smile. That is why we offer a variety of cosmetic dental treatments, including crown lengthening. This procedure may also be beneficial if you have a veneer or dental crown placed to restore a tooth.