Crown Lengthening - Monument, CO
Crown Lengthening for a Healthier, More Balanced Smile
What Is Crown Lengthening?
Crown lengthening is a precisely performed periodontal procedure that reshapes the gum tissue, and sometimes a small amount of bone, to expose more of a tooth’s natural surface. At Mountain Wellness Dentistry, we approach crown lengthening the same way we approach all our periodontal procedures: with a commitment to minimally invasive technique, careful tissue preservation, and biological support for healing. Whether your need is functional or cosmetic, our goal is always to achieve the most precise, effective result with the least disruption to your body’s natural tissue and healing response.
There Are Two Reasons for Crown Lengthening
Functional Crown Lengthening — Preparing a Tooth for Restoration
When a tooth is severely decayed, broken below the gumline, or lacks sufficient exposed structure to hold a crown or filling securely, crown lengthening creates the foundation a lasting restoration requires.
By carefully removing a small amount of gum tissue and sometimes underlying bone, we expose enough of the tooth’s surface to allow your restoration to be placed correctly, protecting the health of the surrounding gum tissue and ensuring your crown or filling has the stable, secure fit it needs to function long term. Skipping this step when needed often leads to restorations that fail prematurely, irritate the gum tissue, or cause chronic inflammation at the gumline, which is why we take it seriously as both a clinical and biological necessity.
Aesthetic Crown Lengthening — Correcting a Gummy Smile
A gummy smile, where the gums appear overly prominent and the teeth look short or uneven, is a common concern that affects both the appearance and symmetry of your smile. Aesthetic crown lengthening gently reshapes the gumline to reveal more of each tooth’s natural surface, creating a balanced, proportionate smile that looks and feels more natural.
For many patients, this is a life-changing procedure, not just cosmetically, but in terms of confidence and quality of life. And because we approach it with the same precision and tissue-preservation philosophy that guides all of our periodontal work, the results are not only beautiful but biologically sound.
Common Causes of Gummy Smiles
- Improper passive tooth eruption
- Short or hyperactive upper lip
- Enlarged gums
- Medication use
- Genetics
What to Expect During Crown Lengthening Treatment
The Benefits of Crown Lengthening
- Creates a more balanced, proportionate, and natural-looking smile
- Provides the tooth structure needed for a secure, long-lasting restoration
- Laser technology minimizes bleeding, discomfort, and recovery time
- Precise tissue preservation protects the surrounding healthy gum and bone
- Eliminates the chronic gum irritation caused by improperly fitting restorations
- Typically completed in a single visit
- Results that are both aesthetically beautiful and biologically stable
- Performed by an experienced team with a commitment to minimally invasive care
Are You a Candidate for Crown Lengthening In Monument, CO?
The best way to find out whether crown lengthening is right for you is to schedule a consultation with our team. During this appointment, we will evaluate your specific situation, explain your options clearly, and help you understand exactly what to expect from treatment, so you can make a fully informed decision with complete confidence. However, crown lengthening may be the right solution for you if you are experiencing any of the following:
- You have been told you need a crown or filling, but there is not enough tooth structure above the gumline to place it securely
- You are self-conscious about a gummy smile or feel your teeth look too short
- Your gumline is uneven, making your smile appear asymmetrical
- You have excess gum tissue that makes cleaning difficult and contributes to inflammation
- A previous restoration has failed due to insufficient tooth exposure
Why Choose Mountain Wellness Dentistry?
Crown lengthening is a procedure that requires both technical precision and an artistic eye, and at Mountain Wellness Dentistry, we bring both. We approach every case with meticulous attention to the proportions of your smile, the health of your surrounding tissue, and the long-term biological stability of the result.
What sets our approach apart is not just the technology we use, but the philosophy behind every treatment decision. Laser technology, ozone therapy, and biocompatible materials are not extras we offer. They are the standard of care we hold ourselves to because we believe every procedure, no matter how routine it may seem, should respect your body’s biology and support your long-term health.
Whether your crown lengthening is functional, aesthetic, or both, you can trust that at Mountain Wellness Dentistry, it will be performed with the highest level of precision, care, and biological integrity.