Advanced Periodontal Aesthetics
for a Beautiful Smile

About the Crown Lengthening Procedure

Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure that removes excess gum tissue to expose more of the natural tooth structure. You may need to undergo this procedure if you have cavities below the gum line or there is not enough tooth structure available for a tooth restoration such as a crown or a bridge. We perform this procedure under local anesthesia and will adjust the level of gum tissue and bone around the teeth to expose more of the tooth’s surface.

Benefits of Crown Lengthening

• Improves appearance of the teeth
• Increases success rate of tooth restoration procedures
• Creates a better gum-to-tooth relationship
• Adjusts the gum line for a more attractive appearance

About the Gum Grafting Procedure

If you have lost some gum tissue after gum disease or other oral health problems, you may have noticed your teeth appear larger than normal or are extremely sensitive. Gum recession can affect your smile but can be corrected with a soft tissue grafting procedure. We can perform a gum graft under local anesthesia. The procedure involves placing grafting material or donor tissue around the gum line and securing the tissue in place before the healing process begins.

Benefits of a Gum Graft

• Improves gum health
• Minimally-invasive procedure
• Decreases tooth sensitivity
• Restores the gum line
• Protects the teeth