Thursday, 29 July 2010

Address: 1355 W. Gray - Houston, Tx  |  Phone: 713.526.2904

Welcome to our new 'Periodontist Houston' webpage for River Oaks Center For Dentistry In Houston Texas.  Earlier this year we welcomed a renowned Periodontist to join our multidisciplinary center which now offers specialized dental care in every discipline of dentistry by oral healthcare professionals that have met and maintain the highest professional credentialing standards that serve beyond clinical care. Regardless of your periodontal needs, our periodontal treatment team is committed to the long-term health of your teeth and gums. Because a beautiful, healthy smile can change everything. From surgical and non-surgical periodontal disease treatments to crown lengthening, gum grafts and sinus lifts - our mission is the same "take great care of great people."

- Barbara Johnson, DDS

   

* Our site under development, so drop by and tour our state-of-the art treatment center or call to schedule an appointment to learn about a perio solution that is right for you *

 

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Crown Lengthening Houston PDF Print E-mail
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Sunday, 12 April 2009 23:30

Crown lengthening is a procedure that essentially makes a tooth appear longer than it is by exposing more of it. There are two situations in which crown lengthening is typically utilized - tooth restorations and “gummy smile” corrections. When considering crown lengthening it is important to seek the care of a qualified surgeons such as the Periodontists at River Oaks Center For Dentistry In Houston Texas. 

Crown Lengthening for Tooth Restoration

When a tooth breaks, or if there is severe decay, the remaining healthy tooth area is reduced and this can affect the potential for successful tooth restoration. With crown lengthening, more of the tooth’s surface will be exposed and this will help act as an anchor for future restorative work such as crowns, veneers, or more

 

Crown Lengthening for Esthetics

You have probably seen people with what you would consider short teeth, or a “gummy” smile. While it may appear that their teeth are shorter than normal, it’s often just a case of teeth being hidden behind the gums. By repositioning the gum line, you can improve your smile and the contours of your face.

One of the major advantages of crown lengthening is that it can often be completed in one visit with a simple anesthetic. Essentially, the excessive gum tissue that is hiding your teeth is removed to expose the normal length of the tooth.

With crown lengthening, you’ll benefit from:

  • enhanced teeth that no longer look short or like "baby teeth"
  • a much more attractive smile
  • an improved self-image and more self-confidence
  • a relatively quick healing period with little pain
  • visible results in as little as one week from surgery

    • Aside from the esthetic benefits of crown lengthening, correcting a "gummy " smile can also improve your overall periodontal health. When gum tissue does not recede normally as adult teeth appear, pockets can form in the gums, which can result in advanced periodontal disease. By contouring the gums through crown lengthening, you can not only improve the look and confidence of your smile, but also prevent future problems.

    Article: Crown Lengthening by our Periodontists at River Oaks Center For Dentistry In Houston Texas.
    Last Updated on Sunday, 12 April 2009 23:46