Crown Lengthening in Atlanta, GA

Revealing your sexy smile might mean eliminating excess gum tissue. The board-certified dental professionals at MINT dentistry are skilled in crown lengthening to improve your oral health and smile. Crown lengthening (despite the name) doesn't actually make the tooth itself longer. A clearer term would be "crown exposure” because excess tissue is removed to show more of the tooth, making it look longer. Your MINT dentistry team may suggest crown lengthening for cosmetic reasons or to expose more enamel so your tooth can hold a tooth-colored filling or restoration (like a crown). To find out if crown lengthening could improve your smile or oral health, contact us to schedule a consultation at our practice in Atlanta, GA.

Crown lengthening candidates should have healthy gums. Problems, like gum (periodontal) disease, need to be treated before crown lengthening is performed. Usually, crown lengthening is a cosmetic treatment to improve a "gummy" smile. In these cases, excess gum tissue can be excised to balance the amount of gums to enamel for an even gumline. However, crown lengthening may also be required to perform a restoration. A dental professional might recommend crown lengthening to expose more enamel to place a tooth-colored filling, bridge, or crown. During a consultation at our well-equipped MINT dentistry office, a board-certified dentist will assess your oral health and medical history to determine if crown lengthening will help meet your aesthetic goals.

Before we begin your treatment, our compassionate dental professionals will ensure you are comfortable and ready for your crown lengthening procedure. Our advanced treatment rooms feature Beats headphones, MINT sunglasses, and flat-screen televisions to help you stay relaxed. Before the lengthening procedure starts, we will numb your gum tissue with local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. MINT dentistry in Atlanta, GA is also equipped with many sedation dentistry methods. Your options and recommendations for sedation will be discussed at your initial consultation. After your mouth is prepared, our team will slowly and carefully excise small amounts of soft tissue, revealing more enamel and an even gumline. When your crown lengthening procedure is done, your dentist will stop the bleeding by sealing the gum tissue and then rinsing your mouth.

You may need to arrange a ride home if certain methods of sedation have been used. Your mouth will probably feel sore and swollen following crown lengthening. Cold compresses and over-the-counter pain relievers should help to minimize your discomfort. In some cases, your dentist may write you a prescription for antibiotics and/or pain medication. You should eat soft, mild food and drink lots of water for about 3 – 5 days after crown lengthening. You should clean your mouth with gentle brushing and mouthwash. You should not floss until a team member says it is safe to do so. A second appointment at MINT dentistry will be made so we can check to see that your gums are healing properly.

The cost of your crown lengthening procedure will depend partially on the reason it is being performed. If you have dental insurance, it may cover part of your costs in some situations. Our dedicated support staff will speak to your insurance company to understand the coverage of your policy based on your situation. If you don't have dental insurance, we will help estimate your costs in your consultation and give you information on medical financing to help make your dental treatments easier to afford. If you do not have dental insurance, ask your dentist for more information on the MINT Discount Plan. Our MINT dentistry team is dedicated to helping you obtain the smile you want at a manageable cost.

Consider crown lengthening at MINT dentistry in Atlanta, GA to transform your smile. By removing gum tissue, you can improve a "gummy" smile or prepare your teeth for a restoration. Schedule a consultation with one of our experienced, board-certified doctors at MINT dentistry to find out if you're a good candidate for a restorative or cosmetic crown lengthening treatment.