Get A Lovelier Smile With Crown Lengthening
Get A Lovelier Smile With Crown Lengthening
Have you been always conscious about how your smile shows mostly gums instead of the pearly white teeth? No need to worry some more! There’s a cosmetic dentistry procedure that erases that insecurity about small teeth and “wide” gums. It’s called crown lengthening or the gum lift, and results to that better teeth exposure for a lovelier smile.
The procedure has gained popularity in the past decade, particularly because many people dislike the idea of small teeth. Also, there are many people who desire to have “less gums” showing off, particularly when they smile, laugh or perform or talk in front of others. After the oral surgery called crown lengthening, more and more people like you have transformed from being very conscious to being friendlier and at ease with their image. Even with its price which is twice or more the costs for veneers, bonding or teeth whitening, many people still aspire to have lovelier smiles through crown lengthening. So if you have the budget for it, why deny yourself that better image you so desire? The next thing then is to know what goes on when you undergo crown lengthening or gum lift surgery.
As a dental procedure, crown lengthening or gum lift involves removal of gum tissues and small parts of the bones surrounding the upper teeth. Doing so renders longer looking teeth that used to look small and stunted. Periodontists and dentists with special training on gum lifting could perform the oral surgery treatment after making assessments. They would have to determine if the process is desired for cosmetic purposes, or understand if it’s for medical or dental health reasons.
Crown lengthening, apart from adding beauty to each smile, is also advantageous as it lessens risks for tooth decay. This is because having the gums lifted will mean exposing the crown and tooth more for proper dental care such as flossing and brushing. But for the most part, people appreciate crown lengthening is a cosmetic touchup they need to look good and feel better. The dentist or periodontist, hence, must know the patients’ reasons for wanting to undergo the knife. After evaluating, then the crown lengthening procedure takes place.
The surgery would require use of local anesthesia which must be performed by the dentist or periodontist. Once the area is numbed, small incisions would be done to have a sizable gap of the gums from the teeth. Also, some cuts will be done to take away excess gums, or in some instances, gum tissues would have to be removed altogether for more crown exposure. In cases where more bones are covering the crown, bits of the bone may be removed as well during the surgery.
When all is done, the gums are then washed before it is stitched up. In less than two hours for most cases, the procedure is completed and the patient can go home and allow healing. To help with the usual swelling in the operated area, simple ice pack applications would help greatly. Pain relievers are usually prescribed to patients thereafter. They are also advised to have a special soft food diet, as well as extra care in dental hygiene routines. In a week’s time or so, the stitches will be ready to be taken out.
One good thing about crown lengthening procedure is that it’s just one visit to the dentist. Done once, the post-gum lift doesn’t require touch-ups or follow through surgeries. Indeed, this common and yet very safe procedure can be done quickly. Of course, there’s the short term discomfort and pain that takes place after the procedure is done. But after that, one would get the lovelier, more confident smile they’ve always wanted.
