Crown Lengthening
Expose more tooth structure for restorative or cosmetic dental treatments.
Schedule ConsultationEliminate Dental Problems With Crown Lengthening in St. Petersburg
When it comes to your oral health, sometimes it’s what you can’t see that matters most. Crown lengthening in St. Petersburg is a procedure that allows us to treat problems hidden beneath the gumline. It may be needed to address underlying dental issues, and it often plays a vital role in comprehensive deep cleaning and gum disease treatment.
With this treatment, you will:
- Stop further problems by exposing hidden oral health concerns
- Show off a healthier smile around others
- Be able to have a more thorough cleaning routine at home
- Experience relief from your infected gum tissue
- Feel confident about your dental health
Call (727) 220-2265 for an appointment with our team. Find out firsthand the experience of our patients by reading their testimonials.
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Advanced Technology Improves Your Smile’s Health
Procedures such as crown lengthening, implant placements, and gum disease treatments require an experienced dentist to give you the kind of results you need. As your periodontist, Dr. Crawford has over 25 years of experience with gum care and implant placement. By trusting him with your smile, you’ll benefit from his knowledge of these specialties.
In addition, he’s invested in cutting-edge dental technology to ensure every procedure goes smoothly. State-of-the-art dental equipment, including the LANAP laser technology, intraoral cameras, and digital X-rays, help your dentist plan and execute crown lengthening procedures with exact precision. Best of all, the use of the laser means you will experience minimal discomfort.
We Know What Your Smile Needs
When you come in for your appointment, Dr. Crawford will review what’s needed to improve your dental health or prepare your mouth for certain procedures. Your crown lengthening procedure is often part of:
- Gum Disease Treatment – We’ll get underneath your gumline to treat an infection that puts your oral health at risk. Our method eliminates bacteria and encourages new tissue growth.
- Emergency Dental Care – If you have a broken tooth hidden below the gumline, we’ll perform this procedure so we can continue repairing your smile.
There’s no need to feel nervous about treatment! Sedation options are available to take the edge off your anxiety.
To learn more about crown lengthening in St. Petersburg, FL, call our office at (727) 220-2265 for details. You can also schedule online.
Common Questions About Crown Lengthening
This service allows us to have access to the area underneath your gumline, so we can move forward with our deep gum cleaning procedures. Your dentist will use a low-power laser to gently remove excess gum tissue. There are no cutting or stitches involved, and healing will be quick and comfortable.
Yes, crown lengthening is very safe. Your dentist will study digital X-rays of your gums before working on them to know exactly how much tissue to remove. He’ll use the LANAP laser to perform the procedure, which ensures precise results. When we’re done, we can restore your gum health and give you back your confident smile.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to anything we do here. Dr. Crawford will assess your unique situation and make recommendations for treatment. Crown lengthening is often part of a complete treatment plan to restore your gum health or address a dental emergency. We will make sure to cover costs during your consultation so you can make an informed decision and plan accordingly.
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