{"id":375,"date":"2024-10-10T22:36:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T22:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/?p=375"},"modified":"2024-11-22T22:44:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T22:44:41","slug":"benefits-of-crown-lengthening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/benefits-of-crown-lengthening\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Benefits of Crown Lengthening"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Crown lengthening is a lesser-known procedure that can be performed for various reasons. It is usually considered an elective, cosmetic procedure<\/a>, but there are multiple other advantages it can have for your smile. Read on to learn how crown lengthening works, why it is performed, and who makes a good candidate for this procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Crown Lengthening Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crown lengthening is when a dentist removes part of the gum to expose more of the underlying tooth. This procedure can be completed using dental tools to precisely remove excess gum tissue. Crown lengthening can be completed on just one tooth or multiple teeth depending on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Crown Lengthening Benefit You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are various reasons why you may want to undergo crown lengthening. Here are some of the most common:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Repairing Teeth: <\/strong>When you have tooth decay or dental trauma, teeth can become damaged below the gumline. Crown lengthening may be necessary to expose the damaged area and allow a crown to be placed over the compromised tooth.
\u2022 Gummy Smiles:<\/strong> This doesn\u2019t generally affect oral health, but having a \u201cgummy\u201d smile can take a toll on your self-esteem if you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth. If your teeth appear smaller than average due to an overgrowth of gum tissue, crown lengthening can make a huge difference in the appearance of your smile.
\u2022 Dental Crowns: <\/strong>Some patients don\u2019t have enough tooth structure above the gumline to support a healthy crown. If a crown is placed in these conditions, it can damage the gums and cause chronic inflammation and discomfort. Crown lengthening can help to ensure that the new crown fits the tooth more comfortably.
\u2022 Allows for Extractions: <\/strong>A tooth extraction may warrant the removal of excess gum tissue around the tooth. In some situations, this allows for a safer, quicker, and easier extraction process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who\u2019s a Good Candidate for Crown Lengthening?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During your consultation with your dentist, they will examine your smile and discuss your concerns with you to determine whether or not this is the right procedure for you. Generally, it\u2019s a good option for those who have protruding gums, teeth that appear short, cracked teeth needing crowns, and uneven gumlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crown lengthening can completely transform one\u2019s smile without altering the teeth. If you think that it might be the right option for you, schedule a consultation with your dentist. They will be able to help you work toward your smile goals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Lance Anderson <\/a>is an experienced dentist who has been working in the field for more than a decade. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Louisville. Currently, he is a proud member of the American Dental Association and the Wyoming Dental Association. For more information on crown lengthening or to schedule an appointment at his office in Lovell, visit his website<\/a> or call (307) 548-7654.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Crown lengthening is a lesser-known procedure that can be performed for various reasons. It is usually considered an elective, cosmetic procedure, but there are multiple other advantages it can have for your smile. Read on to learn how crown lengthening works, why it is performed, and who makes a good candidate for this procedure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nBenefits of Crown Lengthening, Lovell | Lance Anderson DMD<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Crown lengthening has a variety of benefits. 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