1777 N Bellflower Blvd #213, Long Beach, CA 90815
Reveal More of Your Natural Smile with Crown Lengthening
Whether you are unhappy with short-looking teeth or need more tooth structure exposed for a restoration, crown lengthening at Long Beach Dental Health in Long Beach, CA can help. This procedure reshapes the gum tissue, and sometimes the underlying bone, to expose more of the natural tooth. For esthetic cases, it can create a more proportionate smile, while for functional cases, it provides the structure needed to properly place a crown or filling. Either way, crown lengthening supports both the look and long-term health of your smile.
Ready for a healthier smile? Contact Long Beach Dental Health at (562) 580-0597 to schedule your consultation today!
What Is Esthetic & Functional Crown Lengthening?
Crown lengthening is a procedure that removes excess gum tissue and occasionally bone to expose more of a tooth's natural structure. Esthetic crown lengthening is used to correct a gummy or uneven smile, while functional crown lengthening provides the tooth structure needed for a crown, filling, or other restoration to fit and seal properly. Both approaches help create a healthier, more balanced result.
Advantages of Crown Lengthening at Long Beach Dental Health
When you undergo crown lengthening at Long Beach Dental Health in Long Beach, CA, you gain both cosmetic and restorative benefits. Some of the key advantages include:
- Exposes healthy tooth structure for treatment
- Improves the fit and seal of crowns and fillings
- Corrects a gummy or uneven smile
- Enhances overall smile proportions
- Supports the long-term success of restorations
- Creates a more symmetrical gum line
Crown lengthening plays an important role in both appearance and function. By giving your dentist the access needed to properly restore a tooth, this procedure helps protect your investment in future dental work while also improving how your smile looks.
Signs You May Benefit from Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening can be helpful for both cosmetic concerns and restorative needs. If you notice any of the following signs, you may be a good candidate for this treatment:
- Your teeth appear short due to excess gum tissue covering them
- A tooth is damaged below the gum line and needs a restoration
- A crown or filling has not fit properly due to limited tooth structure
- Your gum line looks uneven around one or more teeth
- Gum tissue has grown over a healthy portion of a tooth
- Your dentist has recommended additional tooth exposure before a restoration
At Long Beach Dental Health, we carefully evaluate patients for crown lengthening during regular checkups. If you are unsure whether this treatment can help you, reach out to us at your next appointment, and we will determine if you are a suitable candidate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Esthetic crown lengthening is done to improve the appearance of a gummy or uneven smile, while functional crown lengthening exposes tooth structure needed for a restoration to fit properly.