Cosmetic Enhancements

If you feel that your teeth are too short or your smile is too "gummy", or your gumline is uneven or covers too much of some teeth, a simple cosmetic treatment could be appropriate for you.

Your teeth are probably not too short at all, but the right length. You may simply have too much gum tissue covering your teeth and hiding your smile. This excess gum may even be promoting periodontal disease and preventing you from being able to clean your teeth effectively.

Crown lengthening procedures alter the gum tissue to expose more of the tooth. Your gumline is sculpted to give your new smile just the right look. If restorations are necessary, this procedure sets the stage allowing your new veneers or crowns to have the correct length and shape, giving you a beautiful smile. The following photos are examples of crown lengthening.