People who have a "gummy" smile are afflicted by an appearance that
has too little teeth and too much gums. A procedure called crown lengthening is
performed to reshape gums and bone tissue. This is done to expose more of the teeth
underneath.
In some cases, dentists perform crown lengthening as part of more complex procedure
that entails bridge and crown work. For example, a tooth may need to be "lengthened"
to make bridge or crown procedure more effective.
For more information about crown lengthening or to answer any questions or concerns, please see our dentist in Encino Adj. today or call us at (818) 708-3828.