{"id":361,"date":"2023-03-17T05:01:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T05:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/?p=361"},"modified":"2024-01-17T07:02:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T07:02:12","slug":"crown-lengthening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/crown-lengthening\/","title":{"rendered":"Crown Lengthening"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are concerned about excess gum tissue or an uneven gum line, crown lengthening and gum contouring are minimally invasive periodontal procedures that can improve the balance of your gums and teeth, creating a well-proportioned and symmetrical smile.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-362\" src=\"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/684434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/684434.jpg 320w, https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/684434-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Crown lengthening, also known as a gum lift, is a procedure frequently used to treat a \u201cgummy smile.\u201d When excess gum tissue covers more of the teeth than is typical, teeth appear shorter and smaller. During a gum lift, small areas of excess tissue are removed to reveal more of the tooth\u2019s structure, making teeth look longer and more proportional.<\/p>\n<p>Like crown lengthening, gum contouring is a common cosmetic surgical procedure. An uneven gum line can cause one or more teeth to appear misshapen or shorter than the rest, producing a \u201ccrooked smile.\u201d Gum contouring aesthetically reshapes the gum tissue for a natural-looking, even gum line.<\/p>\n<p>These procedures are also used in dental restorations. If needed, crown lengthening can provide sufficient tooth surface for the application of <a href=\"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/dental-veneers-westminster\/\">veneers<\/a>. When teeth have suffered injuries or serious decay near the gum line, a gum lift, or gum contouring can expose enough of the remaining tooth to support a crown. Contouring can be used with gum grafting to restore a gum line damaged by periodontal disease.<\/p>\n<p>Both crown lengthening and gum contouring are common outpatient procedures performed in your dentist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your dentist will take a health history and assess your teeth, gums, and bone health, since gum disease or decay need to be treated before the procedure. You\u2019ll discuss the outcome you desire and what to expect during and after surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Before the dentist begins your procedure, local anesthetic will be used to numb the area. Sedation is also an option.<\/li>\n<li>Your dentist will use hand-held tools or a laser to remove excess gum tissue. If necessary, a small amount of bone tissue around the tooth might be reshaped as well.<\/li>\n<li>The gum tissue will be shaped, or contoured, around the base of the tooth or teeth to create an even, attractive gum line. Some small sutures might be needed to close, and a dressing applied.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll be given directions for follow-up care to reduce swelling and bleeding, as well as instructions for how to brush, what to eat, and what to avoid as you heal. Your dentist might also prescribe antibiotics, an oral rinse, or pain medication.<\/li>\n<li>Complete healing will take several months. You\u2019ll have follow-up appointments with your dentist to monitor your recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re unhappy with your smile\u2019s appearance because of excess or uneven gum tissue, talk to <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/CthMs2QiEpC61qqc9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your dentist<\/a>. Learn how crown lengthening and gum contouring can create an attractive gum line that works in harmony with your teeth and lips for a beautifully proportioned smile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are concerned about excess gum tissue or an uneven gum line, crown lengthening and gum contouring are minimally invasive periodontal procedures that can improve the balance of your gums and teeth, creating a well-proportioned and symmetrical smile. Crown lengthening, also known as a gum lift, is a procedure frequently used to treat a&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,10],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=361"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1472,"href":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/361\/revisions\/1472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=361"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=361"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drgaryb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=361"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}