Crown Lengthening - California
Embarrassed by a “Gummy” Smile?
Restore Balance and Aesthetics
A “gummy” smile can be a constant source of self-consciousness, leaving you hesitant to talk, smile, and laugh openly around others. If you’re tired of living with small teeth, you’ll benefit from our personalized crown lengthening in San Jose, Morgan Hill, and Santa Cruz, CA!
Our Bay Area Implants and Periodontics team has extensive experience restoring smiles to optimum health and aesthetics. Through a personalized process, we’ll determine the cause of your gummy smile to provide targeted and lasting treatment—and renew your confidence in a beautiful, balanced smile!
Common Causes of Gummy Smiles
- Improper passive tooth eruption
- Short or hyperactive upper lip
- Enlarged gums
- Medication use
- Genetics
Expert Crown Lengthening Treatment
Our crown lengthening in San Jose, Morgan Hill, and Santa Cruz, CA, has aesthetic and functional purposes. While many patients seek treatment for cosmetic concerns, we also provide treatment for a gummy smile to promote oral health. Excessive gum tissues can harbor bacterial plaque underneath, increasing the risk of tooth decay and infection. We have the expertise to determine the cause of your condition and consider both the functional and aesthetic aspects of your treatment. Planning is also crucial to ensure the most aesthetic outcomes for your procedure.
We will precisely map out each tooth’s most natural height and the gums’ arch around them. We use considerable skill to ensure that each treated tooth creates a stunningly balanced smile with the proper tooth-to-gum ratio. Next, you’ll undergo crown lengthening surgery while under sedation, where our team will gently remove the planned amount of tissue. You’ll experience minor swelling and discomfort after the procedure, but the aesthetic results of your surgery will be noticeable soon after. Enjoy your attractive, new smile for years to come!