Crown Lengthening in Conyers, GA

A more beautiful smile may not be as simple as whitening or straightening your teeth. Overgrown gums can make it difficult to show off your sexy smile. The board-certified dental professionals at MINT dentistry are skilled in crown lengthening to improve your oral health and smile. Despite its name, crown lengthening doesn't actually make your teeth longer. A more accurate name would be "tooth exposure" since gum tissue is removed to show more of the tooth, making it appear longer. Your MINT dentistry team may recommend crown lengthening for cosmetic reasons or if not enough of your tooth is visible to support a restoration or filling. To find out if crown lengthening could improve your oral health and appearance, contact us to schedule an initial consultation at our practice in Conyers, GA.

Good candidates for crown lengthening should be in optimal oral health and should have fairly healthy gums. Conditions, like periodontal (gum) disease, need to be treated first and then crown lengthening can be scheduled. Most often, crown lengthening is performed for cosmetic reasons to address a "gummy" smile. In these cases, the excess gum tissue will be removed to balance the amount of enamel to gums and give you an even gumline. Crown lengthening may also be needed to perform a restoration. Your dentist might recommend crown lengthening to reveal more enamel to have enough room for a filling, crown, or bridge. In your consultation at our advanced MINT dentistry office, your dental team will assess your condition to determine if crown lengthening is right for you.

All of your appointments at MINT dentistry, including your crown lengthening procedure, are performed when our team ensures you are comfortable and ready. Our state-of-the-art treatment rooms feature flat-screen televisions, Beats headphones, and MINT sunglasses to help you remain relaxed. Before the treatment begins, local anesthesia will be applied to your gums to minimize discomfort. MINT dentistry in Conyers, GA is also equipped with several sedation dentistry methods. Your options and recommendations for sedation will be reviewed at your initial consultation. As soon as you are ready, our team will carefully remove small amounts of soft tissue at a time to gradually reveal more enamel with a higher, even gumline. Once we have completed the crown lengthening procedure, your dentist will stop the bleeding by sealing the gum tissue and then rinsing your mouth.

If stronger methods of sedation have been used, you may need to arrange a ride home with a friend or family member. Your mouth may be swollen and sore after crown lengthening. Over-the-counter pain medication and cold compresses should help to minimize your discomfort. For some patients, our dentist may write a prescription for antibiotics and/or pain medication. We recommend you eat soft, mild food and stay hydrated after crown lengthening. At home, you should clean your teeth with mouthwash and gentle brushing. Avoid flossing your teeth until a team member tells you it's safe. A second appointment at our MINT dentistry office should be scheduled so we can check to see that your gums are healing properly.

The cost of crown lengthening may depend on several different factors, including the reason it is being performed. Dental insurance providers may cover a portion of the cost of the procedure in some situations. Our dedicated support staff will contact your insurance company to determine what your bill will be before discussing your options for payment. For patients who don't have dental insurance, the MINT dentistry support staff will estimate your costs during your initial consultation and give you information on financing to help make your dental treatments more affordable. If you cannot afford your dental care and do not have dental insurance, ask us for more information on the MINT Discount Plan. MINT dentistry is happy to help find ways for our valued patients to get their best smile.

A crown-lengthening treatment at MINT dentistry in Conyers, GA can transform or restore your smile. By removing soft tissue, you can fix a "gummy" smile or make sure you have enough visible enamel for a filling or crown. Schedule an exam and consultation with a board-certified MINT dentistry doctor to determine if your appearance and oral health can be improved with a cosmetic or restorative crown lengthening treatment.