KARMAZIN DENTAL

Crown Lengthening
Sioux Falls, SD

KARMAZIN DENTAL

Crown Lengthening
Sioux Falls, SD

Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is a simple surgical procedure to remove excess gum tissue and sometimes bone. This will expose more of the natural tooth structure, and the treatment can be carried out for several different reasons.

 

A healthy smile is often attributed to straight, white teeth. But honestly, an award-winning smile begins with healthy gums. A gummy smile is when you smile and too much gum tissue is visible. You may have been born with an excess amount of gum tissue that covers your tooth roots, causing your teeth to appear shorter than they really are. Although your underlying teeth are healthy, they are hidden beneath the gum tissue, which can cause a child-like appearance of your teeth.

 

Compassionate, efficient, and effective is how to describe the entire team at Karmazin Dental. The skills of each team member are unparalleled in the area. We live and breathe a collaborative approach in developing your personal oral health plan. You will not find a more technologically advanced practice that offers a more relaxing and comfortable setting. Your smile is our priority because we all strongly believe that your smile is a foundational gateway to your personality. It can drive your level of self-esteem and self-confidence. Call, text, or email us for an appointment for an evaluation on the benefits of a crown lengthening procedure for you. Our number is 605-323-1320 and you can find the entire team at Karmazin Dental, 5701 S. Remington Pl, Sioux Fall, SD 57108, where we have plenty of free parking.

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What we know, is that our patients FEEL our passion.  They feel that we are their biggest cheerleaders.  They feel that we want the best for them.   They do NOT feel judged.  We want to give every patient the opportunity to say YES to the best dental care.

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Are You a Candidate for Crown Lengthening?

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your gummy smile you can be a candidate for this treatment. A development of excess gum tissue or an uneven gumline can negatively affect your smile. Our professional team will reshape, also known as gum contouring, your gum line to shorten the excess gum tissue and increase the length of your teeth.

 

Another reason a gummy smile occurs is if you have an overactive upper lip. The muscles associated with this part of your mouth can pull the upper lip higher than where it normally should be. While this does not necessarily mean you have a gummy smile, it can give the illusion that you do. Nonetheless, this can also be treated with a crown lengthening procedure.

The Crown Lengthening Healing Process

Full crown lengthening recovery can take several days after a laser treatment and up to two weeks with a scalpel. However, you can begin eating soft foods and returning to work the day after your crown lengthening surgery. You will need to come back to see us for a follow-up visit 4 to 6 weeks after your procedure.

 

During your crown lengthening recovery, we will provide you with complete instructions on how to treat your surgery site. After the anesthesia has worn off, you may feel some discomfort and we will prescribe pain relievers and a specialized chlorhexidine mouth rinse, depending on the extent of your surgery. It will be best to follow a soft diet for the first few days to allow for proper healing.

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It's a Team Thing. Here at Karmazin Dental, we invest heavily in recruitment of  “A+” team members.  Everyone on Team Karmazin has unparallel talent and an ongoing commitment to continuing education.  No matter who you see at your appointment, you can be assured that you will be met with a wealth of experience and knowledge not to mention, unequaled customer service.

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Not Insurance Driven. The restrictions and limitations that dental insurance puts on its members and Dentists is continuously changing and it is not always for the betterment of the patient.   Our focus at Karmazin Dental is to provide patients with the best course of treatment for them, period.  For patients without dental insurance, we offer and in house membership plan, which gives the power BACK to our patients.  By removing the restrictions of what insurance says they will or will not cover, patients get to spend their money the way they want.

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CUSTOMIZED ORAL CARE

Growth: Always in ALL – Ways

Gratitude: Our patients provide EVERYTHING

Relentless: Clinical Excellence & continuing OUR education

Never Settle: Provide excellence but have the humility to know we will never get there. There is always something more to do, learn and improve upon.

20/20: Complete transparency with our patients and our team.

Integrity to the Core: Do what we say and say what we think.

The Crown Lengthening Procedure

Karmazin Dental usually performs crown lengthening with the administration of a local anesthetic or an additional dental sedation. The duration of your procedure will depend on how many teeth are being treated and whether any bone needs to be removed along with the soft tissue. It will also depend on whether our team uses a laser for the treatment or a surgical scalpel. Once we achieve an aesthetically pleasing crown length, the treated area is cleaned, restored, and the procedure is completed.

 

Excessive gums, more commonly known as a gummy smile, can be treated quickly and painlessly. We often use a process called laser therapy that will provide you with a comfortable procedure.

 

Our detail conscious team will first examine your smile to identify the extent of the gum tissue and identify the proportions or balance of gum to teeth ratio with your smile. A digital or traditional form of an impression will also be taken to determine specific details per tooth. X-rays will also capture the condition of your bones and roots below the surface of the gums. This examination is needed to ensure your oral health and you have the adequate amount of healthy jawbone and tooth roots available for the procedure to be performed. Extensive planning yields favorable results.

 

If a laser is used for your treatment, it is pointed directly at the excess gums for removal. The laser does not produce any heat or vibration, making it a painless and easy treatment. The laser also seals the blood vessels instantaneously resulting in less bleeding or swelling.

 

During your crown lengthening procedure, excess gum and bone tissue are removed and reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. If a surgical scalpel is used, sutures are used to close the gingival tissue around the tooth, and a band-aid material is placed around the tooth to allow this tissue to heal correctly.

 

The crown lengthening procedure can be done at Karmazin Dental in a matter of minutes with a laser and a little longer with a surgical scalpel.

DENTAL PARTNERSHIP

COREY & MOLLY KARMAZIN

Karmazin Dental LOVES continuing education.  This means we invest a SIGNIFICANT amount of time and money to learning from the BEST in the country.  This ignites our passion and allows us to bring advanced knowledge back to our patients.  WE invest heavily in technology.  This technology aids us in proper diagnosis and helps us to make the best decisions on our patients’ behalf.

We Love Creating Beautiful Smiles

The entire team at Karmazin Dental share the exceptional passion radiating from Drs. Molly and Corey Karmazin. Each member of the team works diligently to provide modern dental technology, loving care, and time conscious service. You will find five unique qualities that each team member shares. We believe in and practice team ethics and we collectively make every day and every appointment fun. The unbridled desire for continuing education brings to you a higher level of expertise and skills. You will leave with a smile after experiencing our patience and positive attitudes. We share the simple goal of making your smile the invaluable asset it should be. Please call, text, or email to make your appointment for an evaluation of the benefits of a crown lengthening treatment for you.

 

Our number is 605-323-1320 and we have plenty of convenient parking at our office, 5701 S. Remington Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. At Karmazin Dental we want to achieve perfection with every procedure, but we will accept excellence.