Dental Work-Crown Lengthening

[happily single]

Hi all, I am scheduled for a crown lengthening next week. The dentist performing the procedure said its like a very deep cleaning. I'm not sure if I believe that after she explained the process!

I just received a text from their office, advising me to eat before the procedure.

Is there anything else I should be aware of? I'm thinking I'll want soup/soft foods for a day or two.

 

[leebee]

I've never heard of this, so I can't answer your questions, but I wanted to wish you good luck!

 

[happily single]

I've never heard of this, so I can't answer your questions, but I wanted to wish you good luck!

 

[happily single]

Thank you. The easiest explanation I have is: I need a crown, but there isn't enough tooth, so the cut and stitch the gums to make the tooth longer.

 

[megsters]

I just had one this fall!

I used it an excuse to buy a Ninja Creami.

Mine wasn't terrible--it was my very back molar so it was easy to avoid chewing back there.

No chewing gum, no straws. They gave me magic mouthwash--no brushing teeth for a week.

I had to go back a week later to get my stitches out. Got my crown put on a couple weeks later.

 

[happily single]

I just had one this fall!

I used it an excuse to buy a Ninja Creami.

Mine wasn't terrible--it was my very back molar so it was easy to avoid chewing back there.

No chewing gum, no straws. They gave me magic mouthwash--no brushing teeth for a week.

I had to go back a week later to get my stitches out. Got my crown put on a couple weeks later.

Thank you

 

[WDWEPCOT]

If I may ask - why was the tooth too short to put a crown on it? I’ve had a Bunch ( double digits ) of root canals I’ve never had that happen so I was just curious how did that happen if you don’t mind me asking? I hope that wasn’t too painful for you it sounds horrible !!
I do hope you’re doing better!!

 

[princesscinderella]

Hi all, I am scheduled for a crown lengthening next week. The dentist performing the procedure said its like a very deep cleaning. I'm not sure if I believe that after she explained the process!

I just received a text from their office, advising me to eat before the procedure.

Is there anything else I should be aware of? I'm thinking I'll want soup/soft foods for a day or two.

My husband is a periodontist, I had him type this out for you:

Crown lengthening is a process where the dentist (usually a dental specialist called a periodontist who has taken an additional three years of surgical training after dental school) removes a portion of supporting bone and gum tissue from around the tooth to expose more of that tooth so that the dentist has enough room to place a restoration.

When a tooth breaks or has a cavity that extends past the gum line, the dentist needs tissue removed in order to properly seal the restoration. If the edge of the cavity or fracture is below the gum and the dentist is unable to cover the edge, it is unsealed and will leave a gap. Through this gap saliva and bacteria can reenter the tooth and reinfect it, negating everything you had done on that tooth.

The procedure is typically done with local anesthesia, what most people call novocaine (usually it’s a different anesthetic). The periodontist will use a dental drill (lasers do not properly do the job). You will have stitches afterwards. It is recommended to eat on the opposing side for a week and avoid small crunchy food like nuts and popcorn. You usually will clean the stitches with an antiseptic rinse called Peridex as it would hurt to brush stitches.

I hope this helps

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Thank you this makes perfect sense - it actually explains how I have an infected crowned tooth that I had a root canal done decades ago ( it was deep )

 

[WDWEPCOT]

This is why I LOVE the DIS it’s more than just Disney it’s a Community it’s a village of knowledge & News!!!

 

[happily single]

My husband is a periodontist, I had him type this out for you:

Crown lengthening is a process where the dentist (usually a dental specialist called a periodontist who has taken an additional three years of surgical training after dental school) removes a portion of supporting bone and gum tissue from around the tooth to expose more of that tooth so that the dentist has enough room to place a restoration.

When a tooth breaks or has a cavity that extends past the gum line, the dentist needs tissue removed in order to properly seal the restoration. If the edge of the cavity or fracture is below the gum and the dentist is unable to cover the edge, it is unsealed and will leave a gap. Through this gap saliva and bacteria can reenter the tooth and reinfect it, negating everything you had done on that tooth.

The procedure is typically done with local anesthesia, what most people call novocaine (usually it’s a different anesthetic). The periodontist will use a dental drill (lasers do not properly do the job). You will have stitches afterwards. It is recommended to eat on the opposing side for a week and avoid small crunchy food like nuts and popcorn. You usually will clean the stitches with an antiseptic rinse called Peridex as it would hurt to brush stitches.

I hope this helps

Thank you for the detailed explanation

 

[MonBam]

Do you all have insurance that covers dental services?

 

[AlexLap]

Do you all have insurance that covers dental services?

Yes, we have it. No regrets as it saves us a lot of money. It so happened that my sister started using this kind of insurance. I called delta dental of massachusetts customer service and also chose a proper plan for my family. My wife often has issues with her teeth, so we are happy that we have the insurance.