When cavities decay a tooth to the point where dental work is needed below the gum line, a procedure called crown lengthening is required. The experienced dentists here at Top Choice Dental in Hopkinsville, KY are skilled at performing crown lengthening in order to make the proper repairs on our patients’ teeth.
Crown lengthening is performed across multiple teeth even if only one tooth needs to be worked on. This is so that the gums heal in an even and natural line. Your dentist will make incisions to the gums that will allow the gum tissue to be removed. If any bone tissue needs to be removed in order to reach the tooth, the bone tissue will also be removed at this time. The gums will be stitched into place to begin healing. The gums should be allowed three months to heal before a filling or a crown is placed on the tooth. As gum tissue heals, it can shrink, so placing the crown or filling too soon could render it misplaced in the future.
Crown lengthening makes it possible to restore a tooth to a healthy state. To learn more about crown lengthening, contact Top Choice Dental of Hopkinsville, KY. You can call us at (270) 886-8585 or visit our website, www.hoptowndental.com.
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