Crown Lengthening
Sometimes, crown lengthening is required for more than cosmetic purposes. If patients with gummy smiles need a certain procedure to help improve the health of their gums, our periodontist may need to remove excess gum tissue in order to conduct the procedure more efficiently. Talk to Dr. Francie Naval regarding your treatment plan if you need crown lengthening treatments in Santa Barbara, California. Call 805-563-4404 for any questions.
Our periodontist may recommend crown lengthening if you have what is commonly called a gummy smile. This condition is characterized by an overabundance of gum tissue. This not only affects your appearance but can also make it difficult for you to properly brush and floss your teeth.
Crown lengthening is a simple procedure that can be performed in one visit with our periodontist, and you may only need a local anesthetic to avoid any potential discomfort. We simply remove a small amount of gum tissue from the affected area, revealing more of your tooth and improving the appearance of your smile. This treatment can also be effective if you have a tooth that is broken very closely to the gumline, or if more of the tooth structure is required for a dental restoration, such as a crown.
If you would like to meet with our periodontist and see if crown lengthening is right for your smile, contact a member of our team today.