If you have a smile in which your gums are much longer than your teeth, this can be known as a gummy smile, and you might be nervous about showing off your smile in public. With a cosmetic dentistry procedure known as crown lengthening, you can help get rid of your gummy smile and give yourself a smile you can be proud of! Dr. Puja Ohri at Family Gentle Dental, PLC in Fairfax Station, VA, can help you learn more about this cosmetic dentistry procedure and how it can help your smile.

Getting Rid of Your Gummy Smile

When your gums appear longer than your actual teeth, your dentist in Fairfax Station, VA, might recommend a cosmetic dentistry procedure to help repair your smile and shorten your gumline. In this procedure, your dentist will remove some of your excess gum tissue, which will expose more of your teeth and help lengthen the appearance of your teeth. This can also help if you have an uneven gum line and give you a more symmetrical smile.

Crown lengthening can help keep your teeth from suffering from future tooth decay because they’ll be easier to clean. Once the procedure is over, you’ll be able to properly brush your tooth since more surface area will be exposed and it can be easier to floss in between your gums and teeth. It may take a while to fully heal after surgery, but you should be able to return to your normal daily activities almost immediately!

Contact Your Dentist Today!

Don’t let your gummy smile stop you from having a smile you can enjoy! Contact Dr. Puja Ohri at Family Gentle Dental, PLC in Fairfax Station, VA, to learn more about this cosmetic dentistry procedure and how it can benefit you! Call for more information and to schedule an appointment at (703) 493-9000.