Gum Contouring/Crown Lengthening – New Haven, CT

Getting Your Gums into Good Shape

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For most people, the loss of gum tissue is a bad thing; gum recession often leads to serious problems. In other cases, however, the loss of a gum tissue can be beneficial. Indeed, it can have aesthetic benefits and provide advantages for your oral health. On this page, we explain how gum-trimming procedures (gum contouring and crown lengthening) work and why you might need such a treatment. When you are ready to talk to us about reshaping your gums, contact our friendly, experienced team.

Why Choose New Haven Dental Group for Gum Contouring and Crown Lengthening?

Soft tissue laser for precise treatment
Expansive and experienced dental team
High-quality care in a comfortable environment

What Are Gum Contouring and Crown Lengthening Used For?

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In both gum contouring and crown lengthening, we use a soft tissue laser to remove a small amount of gum tissue. However, the two procedures have different objectives:

Gum contouring is a cosmetic treatment. We use it to address a common problem that is referred to as a “gummy smile,” which is when the gum tissue draws attention away from the teeth and results in a disproportionate overall appearance. We can reshape uneven or excess gums with the goal of making them a subtle framework for your teeth instead of your smile’s main feature.
Crown lengthening is meant to remove excess gum tissue to expose more of the tooth’s natural structure. While this can improve a smile’s appearance, it is also often used to make room on the tooth for a prosthetic, such as a porcelain veneer or a restorative dental crown.

Benefits of Gum Contouring and Crown Lengthening

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Benefits of gum contouring and crown lengthening include:

We use a soft tissue laser to perform the treatments. The laser is extremely precise and cauterizes as it moves. That leads to a comfortable procedure and a relatively fast recovery period.
The results are Your gum tissue will not regrow to once again negatively affect your smile’s appearance.
The results are natural-looking. You will not have to worry that onlookers will be able to tell that you underwent gum contouring or crown lengthening. After your recovery, your teeth and gums will look perfectly natural.

How Much Does Gum Contouring and Crown Lengthening Cost?

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During your consultation, we will provide you with a frank estimate on how much we expect your procedure to cost. The price will depend on how much gum tissue we are removing. For example, trimming the gums near one or two teeth will cost less than doing the same thing for three, four, or more teeth.

Keep in mind that dental insurance does not pay for cosmetic treatments. However, you can use financing through CareCredit to break up the cost of your procedure into affordable monthly payments. If you are a member of our Essential Dental plan, you can enjoy 15 percent off the total cost of your gum contouring or crown lengthening.

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