Dentist in Sunrise, FL
Westgate Dental
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It is no secret that dentists are committed to saving teeth. This is why we fill a cavity, instead of pulling the tooth.
Cavities can decay to tooth to the point where restoration is virtually impossible without a procedure called crown lengthening. Crown lengthening is a routine surgical procedure, which remodels the contour of the gum line. The procedure does not actually lengthen the crown, but rather lowers the gum line. When there is not enough tooth structure to affix a crown, this is the only option. Sometimes a tooth has been broken below the gum line. In this instance, crown lengthening is very successful in exposing more of the tooth, so that the dentist has something to work with.
A gummy smile is very common and more than 3million people around the world have exposed gums. There are many reasons for which you might need to undergo crown lengthening including:
- Addressing different cosmetic concerns.
- Cavity exposure beneath the gumline.
- If there are exposed areas of the fractured tooth.
Crown lengthening surgery is not ideal for everyone. Your dentist will first check your oral condition and then they will decide if the procedure is suitable for you or not. If you are interested in the procedure due to cosmetic reasons then contact us at Westgate Dental Clinic immediately.
To schedule your appointment with a dentist in Weston / Sunrise, please call Westgate Dental office at 954-389-9600
