Crown Lengthening San Ramon, CA

Crown lengthening is a procedure to remove excess gum tissue, exposing more of the “crown” of the tooth. This procedure is for patients who feel their teeth are too short or their gum line is uneven. We then sculpt the gum line to achieve the ideal balance between the gum tissue and the tooth surface. You can choose to enhance your entire smile or just one tooth.

Crown lengthening in San Ramon, CA When used for cosmetic procedures, nothing is as effective as crown-lengthening to correct a gummy smile—a situation in which too much gum tissue obscures the optimum line of the teeth and the optimum shape for each tooth. A carefully calibrated tooth lengthening allows the tooth/gum ratio to achieve a better balance.

Most patients can achieve the desired results: a new, perfectly proportioned smile—using a combination of local anesthesia and one water laser.

Cosmetically improving a gummy smile often requires work on more than one tooth alone; often neighboring teeth are involved. The amount of time required depends on how many teeth are involved in the treatment. Skilled practitioners can achieve dramatic improvements and minimize the healing time.

Whether you choose to lengthen your crowns for better function, hygiene, or aesthetics, the dual benefits of a stunning smile and optimal dental health will inspire you to smile and communicate with renewed confidence. To learn more, please call (925) 860-7270 or contact Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry through the online contact form.