No More Gummy Smiles!
Crown Lengthening – Shreveport, LA
Crown Lengthening Creates Balance
What makes up a great smile? Bright, healthy teeth are one element. That means no gaps, no chips or cracks, and no discoloration. But teeth are only a part of your smile. Your gums are equally important. They can be discolored and uneven, just like teeth. Often there’s nothing actually wrong with the gums from a health standpoint, yet you can still be unhappy with their appearance. This can be due to an imbalance between the teeth and the surrounding gums. More specifically, an excess of gum tissue. If you feel your gums dominate your smile, you may have what’s sometimes called a “gummy” smile. A board-certified periodontist with years of specialty training in gum health, Dr. Jack O’Neill is exceptionally qualified to improve your tooth-to-gum ratio. He can eliminate your gummy smile by removing and reshaping small portions of your gums and rebalancing your look.
How Crown Lengthening Works
Why Receive Periodontal Maintenance?
- A more balanced smile
- Increased confidence
- Less social awkwardness
- Reduced risk of tooth decay and disease
- Better tooth access for cleaning and other treatments

