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Crown Lengthening in Houston, TX
Crown Lengthening
Crown Lengthening
Breaking a tooth can be scary. It is incredibly painful, but you may have to have the tooth extracted if the break is too severe. However, at Polish Dentistry, our dentist in Houston, TX has a procedure that can save a damaged tooth, even one that has been damaged below the surface of the gum line, through a process known as crown lengthening. There are a few ways crown lengthening can help save your tooth and keep it from being pulled just because it has been damaged.
How Does Crown Lengthening Work?
As most patients probably know, only some of our teeth are above the surface of the gums. The rest is buried underneath. When a tooth breaks off or has issues that can’t be seen on the surface, then the dentist can perform what is known as crown lengthening to expose part of the tooth that is buried in the gum line.
The dentist does this by cutting the gum at the tooth’s base to expose what lies under the gum. Then the dentist can use this newly exposed portion of the tooth to help install the crown for a tooth that has broken off close to the gum line. This can save a tooth that would otherwise have to be pulled and protect it from further damage.
Another issue that may benefit from crown lengthening is when a tooth develops cavities below the surface of the gums. Without crown lengthening, treating these types of cavities is impossible, and if they are left alone for too long, they can eventually cause the tooth to crumble from the inside out, thanks to rotting from the cavities. Once a crown lengthening is done, our dentist in 77006 can fill those cavities like normal and seal them so that the tooth is not in danger of further damage. If you have a damaged tooth that needs saving, come to Polish Dentistry today to see how we can save your tooth.
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Looking to get crown lengthening near you in Midtown, Houston TX 77006? Call us or book an appointment with Polish Dentistry to get crown lengthening in Houston TX!
FAQs
Crown lengthening is recommended for individuals who have excessive gum tissue (gummy smile), need more tooth exposure for restoration, or have decay or damage below the gum line.
The procedure can improve dental aesthetics by correcting a gummy smile, enhance the fit and longevity of dental restorations, and aid in better oral hygiene by making teeth easier to clean.
Depending on the complexity of the operation and the amount of teeth being worked on, the process usually lasts between one and two hours.
Patients should adhere to their dentist's care recommendations throughout their one- to two-week recovery period to promote appropriate healing and prevent problems.
Yes, crown lengthening can be performed on multiple teeth in one session, depending on the individual case and the extent of the required adjustments.