Crown Lengthening
Gummy Smile Correction Rocky Mount NC
Gummy smile correction (also known as crown lengthening) is required when your tooth needs a new crown or other restoration. The edge of that restoration is deep below the gum tissue and not accessible. It is also usually too close to the bone or below the bone.
The procedure involves adjusting the level of the gum tissue and bone around the tooth in question to create a new gum-to tooth relationship. This allows us to reach the edge of the restoration, ensuring a proper fit to the tooth. It should also provide enough tooth structure so the new restoration will not come loose in the future. This allows you to clean the edge of the restoration when you brush and floss to prevent decay and gum disease. The procedure takes approximately one hour.
When the procedure is completed, sutures, and a protective bandage are placed to help secure the new gum-to-tooth relationship. You will need to be seen in one or two weeks to remove the sutures and evaluate your healing.
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Great experience! Dr. Kim made the process as easy and stress free as possible. I had surgery and a few follow ups. All staff was pleasant to work with and took great care of me! Would highly recommend! - Katie G Ver pleased with care I received. Courteous and very helpful staff. - Susan J I've had a very good experience with Dr. Kim & staff. I found them friendly & efficient. Dr. Kim is very thorough. - Tom C I was extremally anxious about the procedure and they made me feel at ease. I could not be more pleased with the results and no pain. - Patricia H No complaints. Outstanding place. Over all satisfied. - Donald J Good service. - Jeremie C Very through and professional office. - Donald J Dr. Arrington and her staff took great care of me at the time of my procedure and at each post op appointment. I was very uneasy about having the crown lengthening but they put me at ease and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend Dr. Arrington and her office. - Melinda P For such a scary place, this office soothed the experience and I was very relaxed. - Freb B I love my new smile. Will recommend others to this practice. - Iteena W Had been here before because of the great service and returned to see the same. - Sandra L EVERYONE WAS AMAZING, AS FAR AS FEELING WELCOMED AND TAKING CARE OF. I LOVED THE FLOWERS AND THE CALL TO CHECK UP ON ME. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS OFFICE TO ANYONE. - Harmonie B Visiting this office was great. It took me to another level. - Eva S great experience, basically pain free, saved my tooth and allowed me to receive the preparation needed for the eventual crown I will get - Paul F Dr. Arrington and her staff were excellent in all phases of my crown-lengthening procedure. Questions were always fully answered, all team members acted professionally and with compassion, and Dr. Arrington's follow-up was a plus. Great experience overall! - William G Every one here was friendly, professional and very helpful during the procedure and healing process. - Lisa B Everybody is great here, no complaints at all! - Nelson D Crown Lengthening is something I've wanted to do for a long time. Dr. Kim and his staff were amazing and made me feel so comfortable. The results are amazing and I am so glad I finally did it. - Kimberly M I was so nervous about my procedure, but the staff put me at ease. Dr. Kim did a fantastic job of explaining my procedure and answering all of my questions. I highly recommend this practice!
- Anna N I've had deep cleanings and a crown lengthening did here, they do very good work and have a very good staff, Debbie does a super good job as well - Al HRocky Mount Periodontics and Implant Center
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