Many people with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. It’s a cosmetic dentistry procedure offered at Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX.
Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure.
A ‘gummy smile’ is a term used to describe a smile with teeth that appear too short because an unusual amount of bone and soft tissue hide part of the crown. But crown lengthening is not used solely for cosmetic reasons. When a tooth is injured and breaks at the gum line or if a filling or crown comes off a tooth that contains decay, crown lengthening makes additional tooth structure accessible for further restorative work. It is also used to treat some types of periodontal disease.
At Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls and Brady TX, cosmetic dentistry can give you the smile you’ve always wanted. Patients from Burnet, Kingsland, and Meadowlakes also come to us for complete general and family dentistry. Schedule an appointment today!
Contact Ritchie Dental Group:
830-693-8833
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Ritchie Dental Group – Marble Falls
1000 Marble Heights Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654Ritchie Dental Group – Brady
2001 Nine Rd
Brady, TX 76825
