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Why is crown lengthening recommended?

April 26, 2017crown lengthening recommended

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Why is crown lengthening recommended?

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Crown lengthening is necessary for several reasons: 1) to expose more of the tooth in order for your dentist to place a crown, 2) to expose an area of decay below the gumline to perform a filling, and 3) to remove gum tissue in order to expose more of the tooth for aesthetic purposes.