Google Rating
4.6
Google Rating
The Dentist
facebook instagram
  • The Dentist
  • 66 South Street
  • Bishops Stortford
  • Herts
  • CM23 3AZ

At The Dentist, our highly skilled and trained team are able to use crown lengthening to help extend the surface of the tooth.

Crown lengthening is necessary when there isn’t enough surface of the tooth visible. With crown lengthening, we are able to extend the surface of the tooth to make the smile appear more balanced, perhaps before placing crowns or veneers.

Crown lengthening can also be used for patients with a ‘gummy smile’. This is the general term used for when teeth appear shorter than is usual and more of the gum is on show when we smile.

What is the treatment for crown lengthening like?

While crown lengthening is a relatively swift treatment which can often be achieved in one appointment, it nevertheless requires great skill and precision from the dentist. We’ll first perform an X-ray before administering a local anaesthetic so that you don’t feel a thing.

In most cases, the gum is then contoured and shaped to reveal more of the surface of the tooth. In some cases, we may have to trim some bone so that more of the tooth is visible above the gum surface.

How should I care for the area after the treatment?

The area should be healed within a few days. Before then, we advise the following:

• Avoid hot food and beverages as well as particularly spicy, chewy or difficult to eat food for 72 hours
• Avoid flossing until it is fully healed
• Take painkillers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol if required

For more information regarding this treatment
Contact or CALL 01279 710 100
Back to Cosmetic Dentistry

Get in touch

star1 Both my daughter and I have recently joined this practice and saw Dr Aradalegbe both times. We've been very happy… star1

Pixie

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 Great from start to finish. Very polite staff, easy going and they actually take their time to explain everything to… star1

Nauman

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 My first check up was yesterday. My initial contact to try to register, I walked in to ask to register… star1

Dawn

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 Recently joined the practise and have seen Dr Paul Kletz, really pleased with the service. Really, really lovely practice. The… star1

Savanna

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 I had an appointment with Adekunle Adaralegbe and he was really lovely and talked through everything he was going to… star1

Nicole

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 Courteous at reception. New dentist, Dr Shah, was excellent. Very professional and very thorough. Can strongly recommend star1

Simon

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 Fantastic hygienist, very thorough. star1

Amanda

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 Just been to see the dentist and I got to say the service here is amazing. From the second I… star1

King Yumi

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 Experienced a very good appointment, for my grandson who is autistic and has not been for a good while due… star1

Dorothy

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 I was really taken care of today in particular to the young man I spoke to on the phone, who… star1

Richard

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 Fantastic. Yusuf Patel agreed to fit me in with only a few minutes notice, he was great. Everyone was so… star1

Shelly

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 I just had my first visit and I have to say, the dentist, dental staff and receptionists were amazing! Everyone… star1

Edmond

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 My husband & I had a great experience with this dentists & were very happy with the service. star1

Maxeen

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 My first visit to the Dentist today since moving to Bishops Stortford I’m always nervous but I had no need… star1

Jan

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 Ganesh was absolutely fantastic and very informative! All of the staff were very welcoming and helpful which made the experience… star1

Alicia

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 I was anxious upon arrival, but soon felt at ease and relaxed. All staff here are wonderful, very friendly and… star1

Kier

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 I went to the dentist after being away from stortford for 4 years and as a nervous patient, Hanna kept… star1

Tom

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 Saw Ade, he was amazing, really cool guy, puts you at ease & really explains everything. Reception staff are lovely.… star1

Rebecca

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 I am a very nervous patient but I can say I had a great experience today with Ade. He listened… star1

Julie

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 So helpful and very professional today. Exceptional!!! star1

Donna

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials

star1 It was my first time visiting The Dentist today and had Hanna for a general check over, brought somethings to… star1

Claire

star1 star2 star3 star4 star5
View Testimonials
Treatment - THE DENTIST

General Dentistry

Trust your smile with us.

Read more
Treatment - THE DENTIST

Cosmetic Dentistry

Looking for a new smile?

Read more
Treatment - THE DENTIST

Teeth Straightening

A straight smile to be proud of.

Read more
Treatment - THE DENTIST

Dental Implants

Get back your bite with dental implants.

Read more
instagram
The Dentist
facebook instagram
  • The Dentist
  • 66 South Street
  • Bishops Stortford
  • Herts
  • CM23 3AZ
facebook instagram
Google Rating