Reshape Gum Tissue and Perfect Your Smile with Crown Lengthening

Do your gum tissues appear more prominent when smiling? Would you like to change that? You are in luck! Crown lengthening in Conyers, Georgia, reshapes your gum line and surrounding bone to expose more of the tooth structure. 

Periodontal Center of Georgia offers crown lengthening using state-of-the-art laser technology. Instead of scalpels and sutures, laser therapy is a minimally invasive procedure resulting in less bleeding and speedy recovery. 

Why do you need crown lengthening?

Crown lengthening removes excessive gum tissue around your tooth, and possibly some bone, to make your teeth appear longer. Crown lengthening is often done to correct a “gummy smile,” where the gums appear dominant as you smile. Crown lengthening helps achieve an optimal gum-to-tooth ratio to create an evenly balanced smile.

The other reasons for crown lengthening include:

  • To support a crown: When the tooth structure is inadequate to support a dental crown or other restoration, crown lengthening can help. It creates more space for the crown, creating a better foundation for durability and stability.
  • Periodontal health: Your dentist may recommend crown lengthening to improve periodontal health. Removing excess gum tissue can make it easier to clean around the teeth, reducing the risk of gum disease.
  • To restore damaged teeth: If your tooth has damage or decay beneath the gum line, crown lengthening uncovers the gingival tissues for easier treatment.

What is the procedure for crown lengthening?

The procedure starts with an initial exam with Drs. Jean-Max Jean-Pierre and Robert Creager. We’ll evaluate your gum line and discuss your goals and expectations to devise a personalized treatment plan. If we establish you are a prime candidate for crown lengthening, the rest of the steps involve the following:

  • Anesthesia: We always prioritize your comfort, even for minor procedures like crown lengthening. Before treatment, we’ll precisely anesthetize your gums to minimize pain during treatment. If you are anxious about the procedure, you can ask about sedation dentistry.
  • Laser contouring: Traditionally, crown lengthening often involved using scalpels to remove excess gum tissue. This would be followed with sutures and weeks of recovery. Instead of cut-and-sew surgery, we use a high-tech laser to reshape your gums, exposing more of the tooth. In some cases, we may reshape the adjoining bone to make your tooth more visible.
  • Recovery: The final step is to clean and sterilize the area to remove any traces of harmful bacteria. Before you go home, we’ll give you post-op instructions to ensure an event-free recovery. Healing from the crown lengthening procedure only takes a few days. In no time, you’ll reveal your beautiful, healthy smile. 

While your crown lengthening procedure can be completed in just an hour, the results are long-lasting. Once we remove the excess gum tissue, it won’t regrow. However, even though the results are permanent, it’s essential to maintain optimal oral hygiene to protect your gums from periodontal disease and other oral health issues.

Need crown lengthening services near you?

Our experienced periodontal team offers crown lengthening to optimize aesthetics and protect oral health. If you need crown lengthening services in the Conyers area, call (770) 767-0603 to reserve an appointment with the Periodontal Center of Georgia.