Reshape Your Gumline. Reveal a More Balanced, Beautiful Smile.
What Is Crown Lengthening?
When excess gum tissue covers too much of the tooth surface, it can affect the appearance of your smile, make proper oral hygiene more difficult, and even prevent a dentist from properly placing a crown or restoration.
Crown lengthening is a precise periodontal procedure that reshapes the gumline to expose more of the natural tooth structure, addressing both aesthetic concerns and functional needs in a single treatment. At Wright Perio & Implants, Dr. Raymond Wright Jr. performs crown lengthening in San Clemente, CA, with a minimally invasive approach and the specialist-level precision that has defined his practice for over 40 years.
When Is Crown Lengthening Recommended?
Crown lengthening is used to address a variety of cosmetic and functional concerns, including:
- Reducing the appearance of a gummy smile by revealing more of the natural tooth structure
- Preparing a tooth for a dental crown or other restoration when insufficient tooth structure is exposed
- Accessing tooth structure that has broken off or decayed below the gum line
- Correcting an uneven or asymmetrical gumline that affects the overall appearance of the smile
- Improving access for oral hygiene in areas where excess gum tissue makes cleaning difficult
How Crown Lengthening Can Transform Your Smile
For many patients, a gummy smile or uneven gumline is a long-standing source of self-consciousness, one that even excellent oral hygiene and whitening cannot address. Crown lengthening changes the proportions of the smile by revealing more of the tooth surface, creating a look that is more balanced, symmetrical, and naturally attractive. The results are often striking, and because the procedure works with your existing tooth structure, the outcome looks completely natural.
Because crown lengthening involves reshaping both gum tissue and bone, it is critical to have the procedure performed by a specialist with the training and experience to protect your long-term oral health while achieving the aesthetic result you are looking for!
The Benefits of Crown Lengthening
A well-performed crown lengthening procedure delivers lasting improvements to both the appearance and health of your smile:
- A more proportionate, balanced, and aesthetically pleasing gumline
- Proper tooth exposure for the accurate placement of crowns and restorations
- Improved access for daily oral hygiene, reducing the risk of plaque buildup and gum disease
- A stable, healthy foundation that supports the long-term success of restorative dental work
- Natural-looking results that complement your overall facial features
What to Expect During
Your Crown Lengthening Procedure
Your treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your teeth, gums, and smile goals. Dr. Wright takes a careful, individualized approach to planning each crown lengthening procedure, determining precisely how much tissue needs to be reshaped to achieve the best possible result while preserving the long-term stability and health of your smile. You will leave your consultation with a clear understanding of what your procedure will involve and what you can expect throughout the process.
On the day of your procedure, Dr. Wright administers local anesthesia to ensure your complete comfort throughout the treatment.
Using precise, minimally invasive techniques, he carefully reshapes the gum tissue and any underlying bone as needed to expose the appropriate amount of tooth structure. Dr. Wright’s approach prioritizes both accuracy and tissue preservation, so your results look natural, and your recovery is as smooth as possible.
Following the procedure, your gums will begin to heal and gradually settle into their new position. As the tissue heals over the coming weeks, the full results of the procedure become visible, revealing a more balanced, proportionate smile. If crown lengthening was performed in preparation for a restoration, your referring dentist can proceed with the next phase of treatment once healing is complete.
Why Choose Dr. Wright for
Crown Lengthening in San Clemente, CA?
At Wright Perio & Implants, every phase of your implant treatment is completed by one experienced, dedicated provider. Your care is never passed between offices or handed off to an outside specialist. That means your experience is more coordinated, more efficient, and more comfortable from beginning to end.
Dr. Wright brings over 40 years of experience in dentistry and a proven track record of successful implant outcomes across a wide range of cases, including complex situations involving significant bone loss, advanced gum disease, and prior implant failure. His commitment to minimally invasive techniques, combined with a patient-first philosophy and the intimate atmosphere of a small private practice, means you will always receive the focused, personalized attention your care deserves.