Crown Lengthening in Smyrna, GA

Whitening and straightening your teeth is easier than making over your smile. Overgrown gums can hide your sexy teeth. The board-certified doctors at MINT dentistry are skilled in crown lengthening to boost your oral health and smile. Crown lengthening (despite the name) does not actually involve making your teeth longer. A more accurate term would be "tooth exposure" because excess tissue is removed to reveal more of the tooth, making your teeth seem longer. Your MINT dentistry team may suggest crown lengthening as part of a cosmetic treatment plan or as a necessary procedure to expose more enamel so your tooth can hold a filling, crown, or other restoration. To get more information on how crown lengthening can improve your smile or oral health, schedule a consultation at our practice in Smyrna, GA.

If you have healthy gums and an overall healthy mouth, you may be a good candidate for crown lengthening. Conditions, like periodontal (gum) disease, will be treated before crown lengthening is performed. Usually, crown lengthening is a cosmetic treatment to correct a "gummy" smile. Excess gum tissue can be excised to improve the amount of enamel to gums for an even gumline. However, crown lengthening might also be needed to place a restoration. We may need to expose more of the tooth to have enough room for a tooth-colored filling, crown, or bridge. During a consultation at our well-equipped MINT dentistry practice, your dental team will assess your oral health and medical history to decide if crown lengthening fits your needs and goals.

At MINT dentistry, we make sure you are at ease before we begin any procedure. Our modern treatment rooms all have flat-screen televisions, Beats headphones, and MINT sunglasses to help you remain relaxed during your procedure. Before the procedure begins, local anesthesia will be applied to your gums to minimize discomfort. MINT dentistry in Smyrna, GA also offers many sedation dentistry methods. Sedation methods will be discussed in advance at your consultation. As soon as your mouth is prepared, your doctor will begin to remove a small amount of the gum tissue slowly and gradually to reveal more enamel with a higher, even gumline. When the procedure is complete, your dentist will seal the gum tissue to stop bleeding.

It is recommended that you have someone take you home, depending on what sedation method was used during your procedure. Your mouth will probably feel swollen and sore following crown lengthening. Over-the-counter pain medication and cold compresses should help to minimize your discomfort. In some cases, your dentist may write you a prescription for pain medication and/or antibiotics. It's best to stick to a soft food diet and drink lots of water after crown lengthening. At home, you should clean your mouth with mouthwash and gentle brushing. Avoid flossing until your dentist says it is safe to do so. A second appointment at MINT dentistry should be scheduled so our team can check to see that your gums are healing properly.

The overall cost will vary, depending on the reason that a crown lengthening is being completed. We will contact your provider to determine your coverage and remaining bill. For patients who don't have dental insurance, the MINT dentistry support staff will estimate your costs in your initial consultation. We can also give you information on medical financing that can help make your care fit into your budget. If you do not have dental insurance, ask us for more information on our MINT Discount Plan. We look forward to helping you achieve a smile you love.

You may be able to transform your smile and reestablish your oral health with a crown lengthening treatment at MINT dentistry in Smyrna, GA. When you remove overgrown soft tissue, you can fix the appearance of a "gummy" smile or get your teeth ready for a restoration, like a tooth-colored filling or crown. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation with a board-certified MINT dentistry doctor to find out if your appearance and oral health can be improved with a restorative or cosmetic crown lengthening procedure.