Crown Lengthening Newport, KY

Sometimes when you want to enhance your smile, it may require more than at-home or in-office teeth whitening. Excess gum tissue can mask a great smile. The board-certified dental professionals at MINT dentistry are skilled in crown lengthening to improve your oral health and smile. Despite its name, crown lengthening doesn't actually make the tooth itself longer. A more precise term would be "tooth exposure” since excess tissue is removed to show more of the tooth, making it look longer. Your MINT dentistry team may suggest crown lengthening to improve the appearance of your smile or as a necessary procedure to expose more enamel so your tooth can hold a restoration or filling. To find out if crown lengthening could improve your smile or oral health, schedule an initial consultation at our office in Newport, KY.

One requirement needed to be considered an ideal candidate for crown lengthening is good oral health. Gum disease and other periodontal conditions should be treated first, and then crown lengthening can be scheduled. Crown lengthening is often performed for cosmetic reasons to address a "gummy" smile. Excess gum tissue can be removed to balance the ratio of enamel to gums and give you a higher gumline. Crown lengthening might also be required to perform a restoration. Our dental providers may need to reveal more of the tooth to have enough room for a filling, bridge, or crown. During a consultation at our well-equipped MINT dentistry office, a board-certified dental professional will evaluate your condition and medical history to decide if crown lengthening will help meet your aesthetic goals.

The first priority of every dental professional at MINT dentistry is to ensure your comfort during your procedure. Our advanced treatment rooms feature Beats headphones, MINT sunglasses, and flat-screen televisions to help you relax throughout your treatment. Before the process begins, we will numb your gum tissue with local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. MINT dentistry in Newport, KY is also equipped with several sedation dentistry choices. Sedation methods will be discussed in advance at your consultation. As soon as your mouth is prepared, our team will begin to carefully remove small amounts of soft tissue at a time to gradually reveal more of your teeth with a higher, even gumline. When your crown lengthening procedure is done, we will stop the bleeding by sealing the gum tissue and then rinsing your mouth.

After your procedure, depending on the type of sedation option used, it may be necessary for a trusted adult to provide you with transportation home. Your mouth may be swollen and sore following this procedure. Over-the-counter pain medication and cold compresses can usually be used to reduce your discomfort. Depending on the extent of the procedure, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics and/or pain medication. You should eat a soft food diet and stay hydrated after crown lengthening. You should clean your teeth with mouthwash and gentle brushing. Avoid flossing your teeth until your dentist tells you it's safe. A second appointment at our MINT dentistry office will be scheduled so we can check your recovery.

Many factors may be considered when determining the cost of your crown lengthening procedure. Dental insurance providers may cover part of your costs. Our dedicated support staff will contact your insurance company to determine your coverage and remaining bill. If you don't have dental insurance, the MINT dentistry support staff will estimate your costs in your consultation. We can also give you information on low-interest financing to help make your dental treatments easier to afford. If you don't have dental insurance and need help affording your dental care, ask your dentist about the MINT Discount Plan.

A crown lengthening treatment at MINT dentistry in Newport, KY can help rejuvenate your smile. By removing gum tissue, you can fix the appearance of a "gummy" smile or get your teeth ready for a restoration like a tooth-colored filling or crown. Contact us to schedule a consultation with a board-certified MINT dentistry doctor to determine if your appearance and oral health can be improved with a cosmetic or restorative crown lengthening treatment.