Many people with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. It’s a cosmetic dentistry procedure offered at Victor H. Burdick Jr. DDS in Littleton CO.
Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure.
A ‘gummy smile’ is a term used to describe a smile with teeth that appear too short because an unusual amount of bone and soft tissue hide part of the crown. But crown lengthening is not used solely for cosmetic reasons.
When a tooth is injured and breaks at the gum line, or if a filling or crown comes off a tooth that contains decay, crown lengthening makes additional tooth structure accessible for further restorative work. It is also used to treat some types of periodontal disease.
At Victor H. Burdick Jr. DDS in Littleton CO, cosmetic dentistry can give you the smile you’ve always wanted. Patients from Ken Caryl, Englewood, and Centennial also come to us for general dentistry. Request an appointment today!
Contact Victor H. Burdick, Jr. DDS:
303-794-4424
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
26 W Dry Creek Cir #720
Littleton, CO
80120