Crown lengthening is a dental method in which parts of the gum and bone are removed to expose the tooth’s surface. This procedure can be used for:
- Cosmetic Purposes: Predictably show more tooth and less gums in your smile.
- Functionality: Move your gums out of the way to place braces and other tools.
Dr. Edmunds and our team are passionate about educating our customers, present or future, on this revolutionary method. Here is a crash course on the ins and outs of crown lengthening—we would love to chat about any other questions you might have!
Steps For Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening is a simple, minimally invasive treatment that can make a big difference. We have listed a few steps below for your convenience.
1. Dental Consultation
This first visit will create the roadmap for your dental treatment. Our team will first examine your teeth and your health records to see if crown lengthening is right for you. We will discuss payment methods, answer general questions, and provide information about the recovery process based on your personal circumstances.
2. Numbing The Tooth
While we work on creating a lasting smile, we will numb the area to make the procedure as comfortable as possible, but sedation is also an option.
3. Surgical Procedure
Our team will then make small incisions in the gum and bone as needed to create more room to expose the crown. This important step helps us create the smile that works best for you!
4. Gum Adjustment
This is the exciting part—shaping your smile! Once the underlying tissue is removed, we will adjust your gums and bones to give your teeth the space they need. We will adjust your smile with advanced methods that leave as little pain as possible.
5. Completing the Procedure
Once we’ve shaped your gums, our doctor will use sutures to secure your gums in their new position and clean the area to aid healing. This step helps the area heal as fast as possible and decreases your recovery time.
Before and Afters
Aftercare Guidance
What happens next will depend on what Dr. Edmunds recommends based on your past dental health and current circumstances. He will likely set up a follow-up appointment to make sure that your new smile is running smoothly.
Crown Lengthening Tips
We want to help anyone going through crown lengthening for the first time be as comfortable as possible about the process.
Here are some tips we give to our patients on how to have the best experience with crown lengthening possible.
Follow Dr. Edmunds’ Instructions Precisely: Dr. Edmunds will provide instructions before and after the procedure is complete. Be sure to pay special attention to these steps to make the process quick and simple.
Plan for Time-Off Work and Other Activities: Many of our patients need some additional time to heal from the procedure—so it might be best to call off a couple of days after, just in case.
Create Good Habits: The best smiles come from healthy habits at home. For the best outcome, follow these steps:
- Avoid Smoking or Tobacco: These products slow down the recovery time and results.
- Keep Up Dental Habits: Maintaining these habits is simple, yet very important for your oral health.
- Regular Dental Visits: These visits are especially important after dental procedures.
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