Crown Lengthening College Park, GA

Getting the smile of your dreams does not always involve straightening or whitening your teeth. Overgrown gums can make it difficult to show off your sexy smile. The board-certified dental professionals at MINT dentistry are skilled in performing crown lengthening to improve your smile and oral health. Despite its name, crown lengthening does not actually involve making your teeth longer. A more accurate term would be "crown exposure," as excess tissue is removed to show more of the tooth, making it appear longer. We may suggest crown lengthening to improve the appearance of your smile or as a necessary procedure if not enough of your tooth structure is visible to support a tooth-colored filling or restoration (like a crown). To get more information on how crown lengthening can improve your smile or oral health, contact us to schedule an initial consultation at our practice in College Park, GA.

Ideal candidates for crown lengthening are those who have excess or overgrown gum tissues surrounding a tooth or teeth. Oral concerns, like gum (periodontal) disease, will be addressed before crown lengthening is performed. Most often, crown lengthening is a cosmetic treatment performed to improve the look of a "gummy" smile. Excess gum tissue will be removed to balance the ratio of gum tissue to enamel and establish a higher gumline. However, crown lengthening may also be required to allow for the placement of a dental restoration. Our practitioners may need to reveal more of the tooth to effectively place a tooth-colored filling, crown, or bridge. During your consultation at our advanced MINT dentistry facility, our dental team will evaluate your condition and medical history to decide if crown lengthening is appropriate for your smile.

Every visit at MINT dentistry in College Park, GA begins with our compassionate team ensuring you are comfortable. Our well-equipped treatment rooms all have Beats headphones, MINT sunglasses, and flat-screen televisions to help you stay relaxed during your treatment. Before the procedure starts, a local anesthetic will be used to numb the gum tissues. Our MINT dentists may also offer sedation dentistry solutions to help you feel more at ease. Your options and recommendations for sedation will be discussed in advance during your initial consultation. As soon as you are ready, your doctor will remove a small amount of the gum tissue slowly and gradually to reveal more enamel and create an even gumline. Once your crown lengthening procedure is finished, we will stop the bleeding by sealing the gum tissue and then rinsing your mouth.

Depending on which sedation method was used, you may need to arrange for a friend or family member to take you home. Your gums may feel tender for a few days following this procedure. Cold compresses and over-the-counter pain relievers are recommended to minimize your discomfort. In some cases, we may prescribe pain medication. We recommend you eat soft, mild food and stay hydrated for the first several days after crown lengthening. You should clean your mouth with gentle brushing and mouthwash and avoid flossing until your dentist says it is safe to do so. A follow-up appointment at MINT dentistry will be scheduled so our team can check to see that your gums are healing properly.

The cost for crown lengthening will vary, depending on the primary reason the procedure is being performed. Dental insurance providers may cover a portion of the treatment cost. Our team will reach out to your insurance company to verify your policy benefits before we estimate any out-of-pocket expenses. If you do not have dental insurance coverage, we can give you information on low-interest medical financing to help make your care fit into your budget. MINT dentistry is dedicated to helping you obtain the smile you want at a manageable cost.

Crown lengthening at MINT dentistry in College Park, GA can be an excellent solution for improving the health and appearance of your smile. Removing overgrown soft tissue can transform a "gummy" smile for a more balanced result or prepare your tooth for a dental restoration. Schedule a consultation with a member of the MINT dentistry team to determine if your smile could be improved with a restorative or cosmetic crown lengthening treatment.