Posts Tagged ‘crown lengthening’
What Is Crown Lengthening? When the Best Smile Starts With the Gums
When people think about improving a smile, they usually think about the teeth. Whiter teeth. Straighter teeth. Porcelain veneers. Dental crowns. Cosmetic bonding. But sometimes the teeth are not really the problem. The gums are hiding too much of them. Crown lengthening is a dental procedure that reshapes gum tissue—and sometimes a small amount of…
Read MoreReady To Look Younger? Call Your Dentist First!
Cosmetic surgery is an extremely popular specialty of medicine that has been growing quite rapidly for decades. Youth is associated with vitality and beauty. For many of us, aging is not an easy thing to do and we seek out help to keep us looking and feeling younger and more vibrant. When seeking out cosmetic…
Read MoreCan Crown Lengthening Beautify Your Smile?
Oftentimes a smile that shows too much gum tissue makes teeth appear too small for your mouth. Most of us have substantial tooth structure, we just don’t see enough of it to have the full effect of the whole tooth. This exposure of tooth structure through tissue and or gum removal is called crown lengthening.…
Read MoreCan A Dental Crown Develop Tooth Decay?
While the dental crown itself cannot become decayed, the underlying tooth structure can. A dental crown is placed after careful shaping and preparation of the tooth surface and then inserted over the remaining tooth structure to restore the crown to its proper form and function. How Does The Tooth Get Decay Under A Dental Crown?…
Read MoreHow to Fix a Gummy Smile: Modern Treatment Options for a More Balanced, Confident Smile
A beautiful smile isn’t simply about white, straight teeth. It’s about harmony. When too much gum tissue shows while smiling, even perfectly healthy teeth can appear small or disproportionate. Fortunately, today’s cosmetic dentistry offers several effective ways to correct a gummy smile and create a naturally balanced appearance. At Marielaina Perrone, DDS, in Henderson, NV,…
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