Cosmetic Surgical Procedures

Crown Lengthening

This procedure involves the removal of soft gum tissue and/or bone to help expose more of tooth’s structure. This usually is the case when a tooth breaks off at the gum line, or a crown or filling falls out of a tooth due to decay. In this case your dentist will need to expose more of the tooth structure proceed with the use of a crown or a large filling.

Cosmetic Crown Lengthening

Cosmetic Crown Lengthening is used to treat a condition called gummy smile, which is when an unusually large amount of gum tissue shows around the upper teeth. This is surgically removed and reshaped to give a beautiful smile.