If you’re dissatisfied with your smile it may keep you from smiling fully like you want to, which can negatively affect your confidence and self-esteem. For some patients, showing excess gum tissue makes them uncomfortable about their smile. This is because their teeth may appear short, or stubby, or their smile feels “gummy.” If you feel this way about your smile, you should know there’s a treatment option that can help reveal the smile you’ve always wanted! Your cosmetic dentist in Brandon discusses the benefits of crown lengthening.
What is Crown Lengthening?
The process of removing the excess gum tissue covering your teeth is known as crown lengthening. This is a simple procedure that can be completed during one short appointment with Dr. Scott or Jeff Wehrkamp. The recovery time is minimal and the results are phenomenal. You’ll finally have the smile you’ve always wanted to share with the world.
Other Cosmetic Options
Another cosmetic option that could eliminate your gummy smile is porcelain veneers. Dental veneers are comprised of thin layers of customized porcelain that actually fit over your tooth. Besides lengthening your teeth, veneers can repair a number of dental issues such as:
- Staining and discoloration
- Gaps and spacing between teeth
- Small fractures and chipping
- Misshapen teeth
- Excessive wear
- Slight misalignment
Veneers are durable and stain resistant, they can be used to repair one or two teeth, or enhance an entire smile.
Let Wehrkamp Dental Design Your Smile
If you’re not happy with the appearance of your smile, whether it’s a gummy smile, missing tooth, or misaligned teeth Wehrkamp Dental can help. We’ll design your new smile based on your needs, goals, and desires for your teeth, and we even have the technology to show you what your smile will look like when it’s completed so you can make educated decisions about the treatment that’s right for you.
For example, we may suggest crown lengthening to eliminate your gummy smile, and then teeth whitening to brighten it as a final touch. We’ll help you craft a plan that will deliver the smile of your dreams while staying within your lifestyles needs and budget.
Would you like to learn more about the possibilities for your smile? Contact Wehrkamp Dental today to schedule a consultation with one of our doctors.