Crown Lengthening in Somerville, NJ

Occasionally, crown lengthening is needed in order to perform dental work under the gum line. Here at Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A. in Somerville, NJ, our skilled doctors perform crown lengthening for our patients in need.

Crown lengthening can be performed for both oral health and cosmetic reasons. When there needs to be a crown or a filling placed on a tooth below the gum line, crown lengthening makes it possible. A more cosmetic reason is commonly referred to as “gummy smile” where there is excess gum tissue covering the teeth.

The process of crown lengthening consists of removing gum tissue to expose more of the tooth. Your dentist will make incisions in the gum tissue to pull away the gums. If bone needs to be pulled away to reach the tooth, this will be performed next. The area will be rinsed clean and the gums will be stitched into place.

After crown lengthening, you will want to be careful brushing the teeth around the area. In addition, do not floss down to the gum line until the gums have healed. You will want to keep your mouth as clean as possible to allow proper healing and avoid infection.

For more information regarding crown lengthening, call Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A. of Somerville, NJ at 908-725-0400. Information may also be found on our website, www.bridgesmilesdental.com.