Crown Lengthening in Glendale, CA
Enhance Your Smile & Oral Health
Crown lengthening is a precise periodontal procedure that reshapes excess gum (and sometimes a small amount of bone) to reveal more natural tooth structure. It can reduce a “gummy” smile for a more balanced look, or create the proper access and support for a new crown or filling when too little tooth is exposed—improving comfort, longevity, and esthetics in one carefully planned visit.
Reclaim Your Smile, Restore Your Confidence
Whether your goal is a more proportional smile or ensuring the success of a restoration, we’ll tailor crown lengthening to your anatomy and goals using modern imaging and gentle techniques.
What Is Crown Lengthening?
Crown lengthening is a gentle periodontal procedure that reshapes the gum line—and, when needed, a small amount of bone—to reveal more natural tooth structure. It can prepare a tooth for a new crown or filling, treat decay that extends below the gumline, and refine a “gummy” smile for a more balanced look.
Benefits of Crown Lengthening
- Support for restorations - Creates the space needed to securely place a crown or filling when too little tooth is exposed.
- Smile esthetics - Reduces excess gum display and evens the gumline for proportional teeth-to-gum balance.
- Treatment for decay or fractures - Exposes hidden tooth structure so sub-gumline damage can be treated properly.
- Improved gum health - Contours that are easier to clean help lower future inflammation and decay risk.
Technology We Use
- Laser dentistry - Minimizes bleeding, reduces discomfort, and can speed healing compared to traditional methods.
- Cone Beam CT (CBCT) - High-definition 3D imaging for accurate diagnosis and precise surgical planning.
- Digital Smile Design - Previews your potential outcome so treatment aligns with your esthetic goals.
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What to Expect During Crown Lengthening
Our goal is a smooth, comfortable experience that restores both health and confidence—tailored to your anatomy and smile goals.
Comfortable anesthesia
The area is gently numbed so you remain comfortable throughout the procedure.
Precise reshaping
Using lasers and advanced instruments (e.g., piezoelectric and soft-tissue tools), we carefully contour gum and, if needed, a small amount of bone to expose healthy tooth.
Quick recovery
Most patients resume normal activities within a few days; we’ll provide simple after-care instructions.
Long-lasting results
By creating the right foundation, restorations fit securely and esthetics stay balanced.
Why You Might Need Crown Lengthening
If you’re seeking a more proportional smile or need additional tooth structure for treatment, crown lengthening may be an excellent solution.
Broken tooth near the gumline
Reveals enough tooth to restore strength and function with a crown or filling.
Excessive or uneven gum tissue
Creates a more symmetrical, attractive smile line.
Decay below the gum
Provides access to clean and restore cavities extending under the tissue.
Preparing for a crown or filling
Establishes the proper margins and support for longer-lasting restorations.
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We use local anesthesia and laser-assisted tools for a comfortable experience.
Initial healing takes 1–2 weeks, but complete healing may take 6–8 weeks.
Yes, most patients resume work within 24 hours.
Yes, especially if treating a gummy smile. It creates a more balanced appearance.
Often, yes—especially if crown lengthening is performed to support a restoration.
If medically necessary, some insurance plans will cover it. We’ll help verify your coverage.
As with any procedure, there’s a small risk of sensitivity or infection—but it’s rare.
We’ll provide easy instructions, including avoiding spicy foods and brushing gently.
We use digital X-rays, lasers, ultrasonic tools, and advanced imaging.
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- Apply with a soft credit check—no impact on your score
- Fast approval process, often the same day
- Plans available to fit a variety of budgets
- Financing options for nearly all dental services
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At Empower Dental Glendale, we stand behind the quality of our work with warranties tailored to your specific treatment. Our fixed hybrid prosthetics include a Lifetime Warranty, provided you maintain your recommended hygiene visits and ongoing care. For crowns and other fixed restorations, we offer a 5-year warranty as long as you keep up with regular exams, cleanings, and any dentist-recommended maintenance.