Crown Lengthening
Enhance Your Smile With Crown Lengthening
Carolina Periodontics: Shannon G. Parsons DDS offers crown lengthening in Charlotte, NC tailored to your unique dental needs. This versatile procedure involves removing excess gum tissue, and sometimes a small portion of bone, to expose more of your tooth’s surface. Whether restoring a damaged tooth, preparing for a new crown, or addressing a “gummy smile,” crown lengthening can improve aesthetics and function. It supports gum and tooth attachment, boosts the quality of dental restorations, and enhances your smile. Learn more below about how crown lengthening can maintain and fortify your oral health with help from Dr. Shannon G. Parsons, DMD.
Why Choose Crown Lengthening?
Crown lengthening provides solutions for a variety of dental issues. It can improve your gum tissue health, prepare your mouth for a procedure, or correct a “gummy smile” where excess gum tissue covers teeth. This procedure involves reshaping or reconfiguring the gum tissue and bone around the tooth. We perform crown lengthening procedures on a single tooth, several teeth, or the complete gum line. This predictable and effective treatment creates a healthier, more confident smile, whether for functional or aesthetic reasons.
What Is the Crown Lengthening Procedure?
Crown lengthening takes approximately one hour but may vary depending on the number of teeth and bone needed for removal. We usually perform the procedure under local anesthesia and include several small incisions around the tissue to separate the gums from the teeth. Even if only one tooth needs attention, Dr. Parsons may adjust the surrounding teeth for more reshaping. Here are common reasons why patients receive a crown lengthening:
Functional crown lengthening is a procedure that surgically removes gum and bone tissue to increase tooth exposure.It offers the foundation for a new crown and helps prevent damage to the surrounding gum and bone.
Cosmetic crown lengthening is an optimal way to enhance smile aesthetics. This procedure uncovers more of the tooth’s surface to address issues like a “gummy smile” and create a more balanced look.
A patient may suffer from tooth decay or a fracture below the gum line, making it difficult to place a dental filling or complete other treatment methods. Crown lengthening will allow proper treatment by exposing additional space on the tooth.
Redefine Your Smile With Our Expert Crown Lengthening
If you’re ready to boost your smile with crown lengthening in Charlotte, NC, you can depend on Dr. Parsons and the team at Carolina Periodontics: Shannon G. Parsons DDS for the level of care and knowledge you expect. Crown lengthening can enhance your oral health, restore confidence, and help you achieve the smile you’ve always envisioned. With a dedication to gentle care and customized solutions, Dr. Parsons will provide the proper treatment to help you redefine your smile. Call our practice to learn more about crown lengthening and other periodontal services we offer.