Are you embarrassed by your smile? Visit Tooth Time Dental Studio for your cosmetic dentistry needs in Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Sejal Shah will have you smiling in no time.
What is Crown Lengthening?
Our teeth are much longer than they appear. However, your teeth may look very small if your gums cover most of them, resulting in a gummy smile also known as excessive gingival display. A gummy smile is more common in women.
If you want your teeth to appear longer, Dr. Shah can perform a crown lengthening procedure on your teeth. This cosmetic dentistry surgery is also referred to as a gum lift.
Your oral surgery in our Hype Park, NY office would involve the removal of excess gum tissue. We may have to remove some bone around the upper teeth as well.
What Causes a Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile may result from several factors such as :
- Medication
- Poor dental hygiene
- Genetics
- Illness
Regardless of the reasons you may have a gummy smile, your cosmetic dentistry professional in Hyde Park, NY, can help you show off more of your teeth.
Is Crown Lengthening a Necessary Procedure?
Sometimes crown lengthening may be a required outpatient procedure for us to perform at Tooth Time Dental Studio if:
- A tooth is significantly decayed below the gum line.
- You need a crown placed, but there is not enough tooth visible above the gumline. A crown must be able to be fixed onto the natural tooth.
- Veneers are being adhered on your teeth
Post-Crown Lengthening Care
Like any other procedure, there is some risk of infection with crown lengthening. An infection can be avoided as long as you follow the post-care hygiene instructions our office provides. You can always follow up with any questions after your surgery.
If you are afraid to show off your gummy smile, need to prepare for veneers, or need to remove decay below the gumline, contact Dr. Shah, your cosmetic dentistry professional in Hyde Park, NY. Call Tooth Time Dental Studio at 516-519-8080 or 516-519-8081 to schedule an appointment.