Your teeth may actually be the proper lengths, but they're covered with too much gum tissue. After crown lengthening During this procedure, excess gum and bone tissue is reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. This can be done to one tooth, to even your gum line, or to several teeth to expose a natural, broad smile. Your dentist or periodontist may also recommend crown lengthening to make a restorative or cosmetic dental procedure possible. Perhaps your tooth is decayed, broken below the gum line, or has insufficient tooth structure for a restoration, such as a crown or bridge.
Crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone level to expose more of the tooth so it can be restored.
Other procedures for treating periodontal disease More about health problems associated with periodontal disease Find a periodontist in your area. Request a free AAP brochure on periodontal surgery. The American Academy of Periodontology.