Crown Lengthening in Lilburn, GA

Creating a beautiful smile isn't always as simple as a whitening treatment or teeth straightening. Overgrown gums can hide your sexy teeth. The board-certified dental professionals at MINT dentistry are experienced in crown lengthening to improve your smile and oral health. Despite its name, crown lengthening does not actually make the tooth itself longer. A more accurate name would be "crown exposure" since excess tissue is removed to show more enamel, making your teeth appear longer. Your MINT dentistry team may suggest crown lengthening for cosmetic reasons or to expose more enamel so your tooth can hold a restoration or filling. To get more information on how crown lengthening can improve your oral health and appearance, contact us to schedule a consultation with a board-certified team member at MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA.

Crown lengthening candidates should have a healthy mouth, especially the gums. Issues, like gum (periodontal) disease, should be treated before crown lengthening is performed. Typically, crown lengthening is a cosmetic treatment to correct a "gummy" smile. We can remove excess gum tissue to improve the ratio of gums to enamel and give you an even gumline. However, crown lengthening may also be required to complete a restoration. A dental professional may need to expose more of the tooth to place a filling, crown, or bridge. During your consultation at our modern MINT dentistry practice, a board-certified dental professional will assess your condition to determine if crown lengthening is right for you.

Your crown lengthening treatment will begin with our experienced dental professionals making sure you feel entirely at ease. Our well-equipped treatment rooms all have Beats headphones, MINT sunglasses, and flat-screen televisions to help you remain relaxed throughout your treatment. Before the procedure begins, a local anesthetic will be used to numb the area. MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA also offers many sedation dentistry options. Sedation methods will be reviewed at your consultation. As soon as your mouth is prepared, your doctor will remove a small amount of the gum tissue slowly and gradually to reveal more of your teeth and an even gumline. Once the procedure is complete, we will stop the bleeding by sealing the gum tissue and then rinsing your mouth.

Depending on which sedation method we used, you will need to have a friend or family member drive you home. Your mouth will probably feel slightly swollen and a little sore after this procedure. Over-the-counter pain medication and cold compresses can usually reduce your discomfort. For some patients, we may write a prescription for antibiotics and/or pain medication. We recommend you eat a soft food diet and drink lots of water after your treatment. At home, you should carefully clean your teeth with gentle brushing and mouthwash. You should not floss your teeth until a team member says it is safe to do so. We will schedule you a second appointment at MINT dentistry so our team can monitor your healing.

The cost of crown lengthening will depend on the primary reason we need to perform your procedure. If you have dental insurance, it may cover part of your costs. We will contact your insurance company to verify your policy benefits before we estimate your remaining bill. For patients who don't have dental insurance, the MINT dentistry support staff will estimate your costs during your consultation and give you information on low-interest financing that can help make your care more affordable. If you cannot afford your dental care and do not have dental insurance, please ask your dentist about our MINT Discount Plan. Our MINT dentistry team is dedicated to helping you obtain the smile you want at a manageable cost.

Restore and transform your smile with a crown lengthening treatment at MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA. When you remove overgrown gum tissue, you can improve the appearance of a "gummy" smile or prepare your teeth for restoration. Schedule a consultation with a board-certified MINT dentist to determine if your smile could be improved with a cosmetic or restorative crown lengthening treatment.