Crown Lengthening Cincinnati, OH

Crafting your ideal smile could take more than some teeth whitening and straighter teeth. Excess gum tissue can hide your sexy teeth. The board-certified dental professionals at MINT dentistry are experienced in crown lengthening to improve your smile and oral health. Crown lengthening (despite the name) does not actually make your teeth longer. A more precise term would be "tooth exposure” since gum tissue is removed to show more enamel, making your teeth appear longer. Your MINT dentistry team may suggest crown lengthening to improve the appearance of your smile or if not enough of your tooth is visible to hold a restoration or filling. To find out if crown lengthening could improve your oral health and appearance, contact us to schedule a consultation at our practice in Cincinnati, OH.

You might be a good candidate for crown lengthening if you have a healthy mouth and healthy gums. Gum disease and other periodontal conditions should be addressed before crown lengthening is performed. Usually, crown lengthening is a cosmetic treatment to correct a "gummy" smile. In these cases, excess gum tissue will be excised to improve the ratio of enamel to gums for an even gumline. However, crown lengthening might also be required to perform a restoration. Our dental providers might recommend crown lengthening to expose more of the tooth in order to place a filling, bridge, or crown. During a consultation at our well-equipped MINT dentistry office, your dental team will assess your oral health to decide if crown lengthening will help meet your aesthetic goals.

Our compassionate team will wait until you get settled into one of our comfortable massage treatment chairs before we begin your crown lengthening treatment. Our modern treatment rooms all have flat-screen televisions, Beats headphones, and MINT sunglasses to help you remain relaxed throughout your treatment. Before the lengthening procedure starts, a local anesthetic will be used to numb the area to minimize discomfort. MINT dentistry in Cincinnati, OH is also equipped with several sedation dentistry choices. Sedation methods will be discussed at your initial consultation. After your mouth is prepared, our team will begin to slowly and carefully excise small amounts of soft tissue, revealing more enamel and an even gumline. When your crown lengthening procedure is done, we will seal the gum tissue to stop bleeding.

Depending on your particular sedation method, you may need a responsible adult to drive you home from your procedure. Your mouth will probably feel slightly swollen and a little sore after this procedure. Cold compresses and over-the-counter pain relievers are recommended to minimize your discomfort. For some patients, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics and/or pain medication. We recommend you eat soft, mild food and stay hydrated for about 3 – 5 days after your procedure. You should clean your mouth with mouthwash and gentle brushing. You should not floss your teeth until your dentist 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.

Your crown lengthening procedure cost will vary depending on why you're having it done. Some insurance companies may cover a portion of the procedure in certain situations. We will reach out to your provider to determine your coverage and remaining balance. If you don't have dental insurance, the MINT dentistry support staff will help estimate your costs in your consultation. We can also give you information on financing that can help make your care fit into your budget. If you do not have dental insurance, ask your team about our MINT Discount Plan.

Smile with confidence by reducing your "gummy smile" with crown lengthening at MINT dentistry in Cincinnati, OH. By removing soft tissue, you can improve your smile or prepare your teeth for restoration. Contact us to schedule a consultation with our team of board-certified professionals at MINT dentistry to determine if you can benefit from a cosmetic or restorative crown lengthening treatment.