{"id":38,"date":"2022-05-06T03:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T03:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbusdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=38"},"modified":"2022-06-06T03:15:11","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T03:15:11","slug":"5-reasons-crown-lengthening-is-necessary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.columbusdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=38","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Crown Lengthening is Necessary"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DentistCrown lengthening isn’t a well-known procedure, but it has been used for decades to improve patients’ smiles. However, the procedure has changed a bit over the years. Instead of a scalpel and sutures, a dental laser resculpts the gum line with the utmost precision. Although you may not have heard much about the procedure, here are 5 reasons your dentist may recommend crown lengthening.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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1. Fix a Gummy Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your teeth aren’t the only component of a beautiful smile. Your gum line influences it, too. If you have extra gum tissue covering the surfaces of your teeth, they can look short or stubby, better known as a “gummy smile.” The pinpoint accuracy of the dental laser gives your dentist better control to achieve your best smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Decay Below the Gum Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Decay doesn’t always occur where you can see it. Sometimes, decay can form below the gum line. Accessing the cavity requires removing some gum tissue to provide treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Before a Restoration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If a tooth has broken too close or below the gum line, there won’t be enough surface to support a restoration. Removing some of the gum tissue creates a larger bonding area for a restoration, like a crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Before Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crown lengthening can also be used before veneers. It’s not uncommon for the two procedures to be used together to achieve optimal results. Removing some tissue ensures the veneer will sit flush for results that look and feel natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Gum Disease Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although not necessarily crown lengthening, the laser can also repair damage caused by gum disease. Not only can your dentist fix an uneven gum line, but they can also target the infected tissue to kill bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Laser Crown Lengthening <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A powerful beam of light energy targets the tissue, sterilizing and cauterizing the area as it’s removed. The minimally invasive procedure doesn’t require any cutting or stitches. You may not even need an anesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a couple of weeks, your gum tissue will be healed. You won’t have to worry about a painful, long recovery. Although you may have some tenderness, it will subside quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, dental lasers have revolutionized the procedure. Crown lengthening offers more benefits than ever, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n