Do you feel your teeth are a little shorter than you’d like, or your smile appears “gummy”? Our dental provider can give you a wider, more symmetrical smile through a crown lengthening procedure. The dentist removes excess gum or bone tissue during this treatment, reveals more of your natural tooth, and creates a more even gum line.
You may also need crown lengthening if you require a restorative dental procedure, such as fixing a broken tooth or getting a porcelain crown. If you have any questions about crown lengthening or if you’d like Dr. Bokser to review your options, contact our dental center today to schedule an appointment.
What is a Crown Lengthening Procedure?
Crown lengthening in Astoria is typically performed to improve the health of the gum tissue or prepare your mouth for certain restorative procedures – for example, if not enough of the tooth sticks out above the gum line to support a filling or crown. You may also consider crown lengthening if your smile can be described as “gummy,” where the teeth are covered with excess gum tissue.
Crown lengthening is a common surgical procedure performed by Dr. Bokser, who will extend the height or size of the portion of the tooth that is visible above the gum line. The doctor will typically use local anesthesia and then gradually reshape or remove the excess gum and bone tissue to expose the natural tooth.
Once Dr. Bokser feels enough tooth has been exposed, the doctor will wash the area with sterile saltwater and apply stitches to the gums. The entire procedure can usually be completed in less than one hour.
What Are the Benefits of Crown Lengthening?
Most patients see Dr. Bokser perform crown lengthening for the following reasons:
- Oral Health: Crown lengthening is performed to prepare for a restorative dental procedure. For example, if you have a broken tooth below the gum line or require a filling or crown, you will need more of the tooth to be exposed for successful treatment. Crown lengthening also has the benefit of reducing the risk of tooth decay because more of the tooth is exposed for brushing and flossing.
- Cosmetic: Crown lengthening can be desired for cosmetic reasons alone. If you don’t like your smile because you feel too much of your gums show, you can select Dr. Bokser to perform the procedure to give you a wider, more symmetrical smile by exposing more of your teeth and creating a more even gum line.
Precision Dental NYC
21-34 30th Ave,
Queens, NY 11102
(718) 274-2749
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