When there is excess gum tissue it means less of your teeth can be seen making them seen smaller. Crown lengthening is a very effective treatment to resolve excess gum tissue when the gum is partly covering teeth or when the gum line is uneven.
What are the benefits?
Crown lengthening can give you a smile with the optimum amount of teeth on show creating a more proportioned, attractive smile by lengthening the crown of the teeth. It is the cosmetic procedure for a ‘gummy smile’.
What does the procedure involve?
The extra gum and bone tissue are reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. It can involve a single tooth to make the gum line even or several teeth to create a beautiful smile.
Is the procedure painful?
A local anaesthetic is used to numb the area so that you do not feel any pain.
