ars. Check with your dental insurance provider before scheduling an appointment. Some insurers consider dental bonding a cosmetic procedure and won’t cover the cost.
Can I get my teeth elongated?
Crown lengthening is an oral surgery treatment that involves removing excess gum tissue, and possibly some bone, around the upper teeth to make them look longer. It’s a common procedure performed by dentists and periodontists, or gum specialists.
How do dentist lengthen teeth?
Dental surgeons perform crown lengthening by recontouring gum tissue, and sometimes bone, to expose more of a tooth’s surface for a crown. It’s a common procedure and often takes less than an hour to complete.