A Reliable Way to Save a Damaged Tooth
If you have a fractured tooth or excessive gum tissue, you deserve a clinical solution focused on long term stability. Dr. Thode uses crown lengthening to reveal natural structure, ensuring a new dental crown has the surface area required to bond properly.
These precise adjustments often save a tooth that might otherwise require removal. By matching the gum line to your natural facial proportions, we create a symmetrical and healthy appearance that improves your overall presentation.
Feel More Confident in Your Smile Symmetry
Crown lengthening involves carefully adjusting the gum tissue and sometimes the bone level around a specific tooth. This is not about changing the tooth itself, but about changing the environment around it.
If a restoration like a bridge or crown is placed too deep under the gum line, it can cause chronic inflammation or even bone loss. By creating the proper amount of space, Dr. Thode ensures your gums stay healthy and your dental work remains comfortable for years to come.
Your Experience at Our Office
We understand that any surgical procedure requires a high level of trust. Dr. Thode and our team prioritize a patient centered environment where you feel informed and relaxed.
Step 1: Detailed Planning
We use digital imaging to assess your unique anatomy and discuss the goals for your health or aesthetics.
Step 2: Comfort First
We ensure the area is completely numb using local anesthesia so you do not feel pain during the treatment.
Step 3: Precise Adjustments
Dr. Thode gently reshapes the tissue to the exact height needed for your specific restoration or smile goals.
Step 4: Recovery and Protection
We provide clear instructions to help your gums heal quickly. You will usually have a follow up visit to ensure everything is progressing perfectly.
Step 5: Placing the Final Restoration
Once the area has settled, your tooth will be ready for its custom permanent crown.
About Dr. Thode and the Team
At our practice, we believe in providing care that is both technically excellent and deeply supportive. Dr. Thode has extensive experience in restorative procedures, focusing on outcomes that look natural and function perfectly. We have designed our office to be a calm, nurturing space where you are never a number.
Frequently Asked Questions
We take every precaution to ensure you are comfortable. The area is thoroughly numbed with local anesthesia, so you will not feel any pain while Dr. Thode is working. Most patients find that any tenderness afterward is easily managed with standard over the counter pain relief and settles within a few days.
While the surface of your gums will look and feel better within a week or two, the tissue underneath needs time to fully stabilize. To ensure your dental crown fits perfectly and the gum line stays in the right place, we typically wait about six to eight weeks before taking the final impressions for your restoration.
If a tooth breaks off very close to the gum, there is no "anchor" point for a crown to hold onto. If we tried to place a crown without crown lengthening, it would likely fall off or cause the gums to become red and painful. This procedure gives the crown a solid, healthy place to sit.
Yes. Dr. Thode focuses on maintaining the natural contours of your smile. Whether we are treating one tooth or several, the goal is always to create a look that blends in seamlessly with the rest of your teeth and gums.
