Dental Patient showing their restored new smile

 

When people have excessive gum tissue, it can result in them having a “gummy smile”, or a smile that shows more gum tissue than normal. Fortunately, people can treat their gummy smile with crown lengthening in Brentwood, TN. While some gummy smiles cause functional issues, other gummy smiles can cause aesthetic problems. Continue reading to learn more why people may need aesthetic crown lengthening or functional crown lengthening procedures.

 

How Do I Know If I Need Aesthetic Crown Lengthening Or Functional Crown Lengthening? 

Crown lengthening in Brentwood, TN, can treat peoples gummy smiles. There are a few factors that determine whether people need a functional crown lengthening procedure or an aesthetic crown lengthening procedure. The following are the major reasons why: 

 

Aesthetic Crown Lengthening:

When people are embarrassed about how their gummy smile makes them look, then they should get treated with an aesthetic crown looking procedure. An aesthetic crown lengthening procedure removes excess gum tissue to correct their uneven and unaesthetically pleasing gum line.

Functional Crown Lengthening:

A functional crown lengthening procedure is for people who have damaged teeth that are covered by excess gum tissue. For example, a functional crown lengthening procedure may work best for people who have a cavity or a fractured tooth under their excess gum tissue. Functional crown lengthening can also help patients get the restorative tooth crown they need.

 

Come To Our Office So We Can Treat You With Crown Lengthening In Brentwood, TN

Whether you need a functional crown lengthening procedure or an aesthetic crown lengthening procedure, our quality team can restore the look and function of your smile for years to come. Through the latest techniques and advanced technologies, we can give you a dependable new smile you can trust.

Don’t wait to restore your smile with us. Get in contact with our doctors, Dr. Bill Akin & Dr. Will Akin at our Brentwood, TN, dental office to schedule an appointment today!