Do you suffer from a gummy smile?

In this Video: Patient Shares Their Experience Working with Dr. Woodyard

Gums lifts and crown lengthening can often correct a gummy smile overnight

You may have asked your periodontist about procedures to improve a “gummy” smile because your teeth appear short. Your teeth may actually be the proper length, but they’re covered with too much gum tissue. To correct this, your periodontist performs crown lengthening or gum lift.

During this procedure, excess gum and bone tissue is reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. This can be done to one tooth to even your gum line or to several teeth to expose a natural, broad smile.

Your dentist or periodontist may also recommend crown lengthening to make a restorative or cosmetic dental procedure possible. Perhaps your tooth is decayed, broken below the gum line, or has insufficient tooth structure for a restoration, such as a crown or bridge. Crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone levels to expose more of the tooth so it can be restored.

What are the benefits of this procedure?

Whether you have crown lengthening to improve function or esthetics, patients often receive the benefits of both a beautiful new smile and improved periodontal health – your keys to smiling, eating and speaking with comfort and confidence.

We encourage you to contact us with any questions or comments you may have. Make an appointment today and we will give you a reason to smile!

We encourage you to contact us with any questions or comments you may have

Make an appointment today and we will give you a reason to smile!




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