Why Is Crown Lengthening Necessary?

If your periodontist recently recommended crown lengthening, you might have been a little surprised. Why would you need an additional procedure to treat a cavity or to get a crown? Believe it or not, it’s a common treatment used for both restorative and cosmetic reasons. While you may not feel the minor surgical procedure is necessary, here are 4 reasons you might want to take your periodontist’s advice.

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