Crown Lengthening Specialist
Need to fix a "gummy smile" or prepare a tooth for a dental crown? Our periodontist offers expert crown lengthening for health and aesthetics. Schedule your consultation.
Crown Lengthening: Revealing Your Best Smile
Crown lengthening is a precise, delicate procedure that reshapes the gumline to expose more of your natural tooth structure. While it may sound complex, it's a common and highly effective treatment that addresses two distinct types of problems: one functional and one cosmetic.
Restorative Crown Lengthening: Have you been told you can't get a dental crown because your tooth is broken or decayed too far below the gumline? Crown lengthening creates the needed space for your dentist to place a secure, lasting restoration, often saving a tooth that might otherwise need to be extracted.
Cosmetic Crown Lengthening: Do you feel your teeth look "short" or that your smile shows too much gum? This is often referred to as a "gummy smile." Cosmetic crown lengthening sculpts the gumline to reveal the full, natural length of your teeth, creating a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing smile.
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Expertise Matters: Crown Lengthening by a Specialist
A successful crown lengthening procedure depends on surgical precision. At Gardens Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry, this treatment is performed by our in-house Periodontist, Dr. Jesse Lemoine.
A periodontist is a dental specialist who has completed 2-3 additional years of advanced training focused exclusively on the gums, bone, and complex structures that support your teeth. Choosing a specialist for your crown lengthening ensures the highest level of expertise for a procedure that requires a delicate, artistic, and precise touch.
The Solution for a Gummy Smile
For our cosmetic patients, crown lengthening is a transformative procedure. By artfully re-contouring the gum tissue, Dr. Lemoine can:
Create a more symmetrical and harmonious gumline.
Reveal the full length of your natural teeth.
Provide the ideal foundation for other cosmetic work, like Porcelain Veneers.
Give you a full, confident smile that is no longer dominated by your gums.
The Solution for a Broken or Decayed Tooth
For our restorative patients, crown lengthening is a foundational procedure that enables other dental treatments to be possible. Your dentist needs a clean, adequate amount of tooth structure to act as a "ferrule" or "grip" for a new dental crown. If there isn't enough, the crown will fail.
This procedure provides the necessary space by:
Gently lowering the gum and bone level around the damaged tooth.
Exposing a healthy tooth surface for the crown to bond securely.
Preventing the need for a tooth extraction and more complex replacement options like a dental implant.
Expertise Matters: Crown Lengthening by a Specialist
A successful crown lengthening procedure depends on surgical precision. At Gardens Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry, this treatment is performed by our in-house Periodontist, Dr. Jesse Lemoine.
A periodontist is a dental specialist who has completed 2-3 additional years of advanced training focused exclusively on the gums, bone, and complex structures that support your teeth. Choosing a specialist for your crown lengthening ensures the highest level of expertise for a procedure that requires a delicate, artistic, and precise touch.
The Solution for a Gummy Smile
For our cosmetic patients, crown lengthening is a transformative procedure. By artfully re-contouring the gum tissue, Dr. Lemoine can:
Create a more symmetrical and harmonious gumline.
Reveal the full length of your natural teeth.
Provide the ideal foundation for other cosmetic work, like Porcelain Veneers.
Give you a full, confident smile that is no longer dominated by your gums.
The Solution for a Broken or Decayed Tooth
For our restorative patients, crown lengthening is a foundational procedure that enables other dental treatments to be possible. Your dentist needs a clean, adequate amount of tooth structure to act as a "ferrule" or "grip" for a new dental crown. If there isn't enough, the crown will fail.
This procedure provides the necessary space by:
Gently lowering the gum and bone level around the damaged tooth.
Exposing a healthy tooth surface for the crown to bond securely.
Preventing the need for a tooth extraction and more complex replacement options like a dental implant.
What to Expect During the Crown Lengthening Process
We understand that any surgical procedure can cause anxiety, which is why we prioritize your comfort and confidence from start to finish.
Specialist Consultation: Your first step is a consultation with our periodontist. We will utilize advanced 3D imaging to precisely measure the gum and bone levels, creating a customized surgical plan tailored to your individual health and cosmetic goals.
The Procedure: The treatment is performed in our office with a local anesthetic. For anxious patients, we offer safe and effective sedation dentistry options. Our specialist will gently and precisely reshape the gum tissue to expose the ideal amount of tooth.
Healing & Final Restoration: We provide clear post-operative instructions for a smooth and comfortable healing period. After healing, your gumline will be in the perfect position to either show off your beautiful smile or receive your final crown from your restorative dentist.
A Critical Step for Lasting Results
Whether for function or cosmetics, crown lengthening is not just a treatment; it's an investment in a stable foundation. Attempting to place a crown too deeply under the gum will result in chronic inflammation, pain, and eventual failure. A cosmetic "gummy smile" treatment that doesn't respect the underlying biology won't last.
Our specialist-led approach ensures the procedure is performed correctly the first time, providing you with a healthy, stable, and beautiful result that lasts.
What to Expect During the Crown Lengthening Process
We understand that any surgical procedure can cause anxiety, which is why we prioritize your comfort and confidence from start to finish.
Specialist Consultation: Your first step is a consultation with our periodontist. We will utilize advanced 3D imaging to precisely measure the gum and bone levels, creating a customized surgical plan tailored to your individual health and cosmetic goals.
The Procedure: The treatment is performed in our office with a local anesthetic. For anxious patients, we offer safe and effective sedation dentistry options. Our specialist will gently and precisely reshape the gum tissue to expose the ideal amount of tooth.
Healing & Final Restoration: We provide clear post-operative instructions for a smooth and comfortable healing period. After healing, your gumline will be in the perfect position to either show off your beautiful smile or receive your final crown from your restorative dentist.
A Critical Step for Lasting Results
Whether for function or cosmetics, crown lengthening is not just a treatment; it's an investment in a stable foundation. Attempting to place a crown too deeply under the gum will result in chronic inflammation, pain, and eventual failure. A cosmetic "gummy smile" treatment that doesn't respect the underlying biology won't last.
Our specialist-led approach ensures the procedure is performed correctly the first time, providing you with a healthy, stable, and beautiful result that lasts.
Find Your Most Confident Smile
Whether you need to save a damaged tooth or you're ready to transform a "gummy smile," our team has the specialist expertise to help you achieve your goals. Contact us to schedule a consultation with our periodontal specialist. Let's discuss your goals and create a plan for a healthier, more proportional smile.
Find Your Most Confident Smile
Whether you need to save a damaged tooth or you're ready to transform a "gummy smile," our team has the specialist expertise to help you achieve your goals. Contact us to schedule a consultation with our periodontal specialist. Let's discuss your goals and create a plan for a healthier, more proportional smile.
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