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Crown Lengthening in Houston, TX
Is a damaged tooth or a gummy smile holding you back? Crown lengthening in Houston, TX, gently reshapes the gum and bone around a tooth to expose more of its surface, whether to support a restoration or reveal a more balanced smile. At Lava Dental, we perform this precise procedure with comfort and care at every step.
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What Is Crown Lengthening?
Crown lengthening is a procedure that exposes more of a tooth's surface by reshaping the surrounding gum tissue, and sometimes a small amount of bone. It can be done for health reasons, to make a tooth restorable, or for cosmetic reasons, to improve the look of your smile. Functionally, it provides enough healthy tooth structure to support a crown or filling when decay or damage extends below the gumline. Cosmetically, it reduces a gummy smile or evens an uneven gumline. At Lava Dental, we tailor the procedure to your needs with a gentle, precise approach.
The Benefits of Crown Lengthening
Restorable Teeth
By exposing more tooth structure, crown lengthening makes it possible to place a crown or filling on a damaged tooth.
Balanced Smile
Reshaping an uneven or gummy gumline reveals more of your teeth for a more even, attractive smile.
Healthier Gums
Removing excess tissue can make teeth easier to clean and help protect the long-term health of your gums.
Lasting Results
Once your gums heal, the added tooth exposure is permanent, supporting both your restorations and your smile.
What Happens During a Crown Lengthening Appointment?
- 01
Warm Welcome
A friendly team member greets you by name and helps you settle comfortably into the chair, with time to ask questions before we begin.
- 02
Exam & Planning
Your dentist reviews your teeth, gums, and X-rays to plan exactly how much tissue to reshape for the best result.
- 03
Gentle Numbing
We thoroughly numb the area so you stay relaxed and comfortable throughout the precise, careful procedure.
- 04
Reshaping
Excess gum tissue, and a small amount of bone if needed, is carefully reshaped to expose more of the tooth.
- 05
Healing & Next Steps
We share simple aftercare tips, and once your gums heal, we complete any restoration your tooth needs.
When Do You Need Crown Lengthening in Houston, TX?
Notice any of these? Schedule a visit. Early care is easier care.
Broken Tooth
When a tooth breaks or decays below the gumline, crown lengthening exposes enough structure to restore it.
Gummy Smile
If your gums cover too much of your teeth, crown lengthening can reveal more enamel for a balanced smile.
Before Restoration
Sometimes a tooth needs more exposed surface before a crown or filling can be placed securely.
Uneven Gumline
An irregular gumline can be reshaped with crown lengthening for a more symmetrical, polished appearance.
Why Choose Us for Crown Lengthening in Houston, TX?
Functional & Cosmetic
We approach crown lengthening with both health and beauty in mind, reshaping your gumline to support restorations and enhance your smile at once.
Multilingual Care
Our team welcomes patients in English, Spanish, and Arabic, so you can discuss your care, ask questions, and feel completely understood in the language you're most comfortable with.
Top Patient Ratings
Our patients give us consistently high ratings for gentle, attentive care, the same standard we bring to every procedure, big or small.
Trusted Skill
With advanced training and years of experience, Dr. Tatari perform crown lengthening with the precision it requires for lasting, comfortable results.
I just love Nova Dental and the service is world class. From the front to the back the are so nice. Venessa greets you with a smile and always ask how I am doing. Stephanie explains exactly what my insurance covers and help me schedule to get all my services done so I have 0 or minimum out of pocket. Ryan and Jackie the dental staff make sure I am comfort and let me know every step that the doctor will be doing. Taking X-ray, anesthesia, just all has been so good. Dr. Balai is truly the best. I had deep cleaning, crown put on and extraction. I didn't have any issues. I recommend Nova Dental for all your dental needs. I am looking forward to the New Year to complete my dental needs.
I had an amazing experience at Lava Dental! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. They took the time to answer all of my questions and never made me feel rushed. I brought all of my children, and two of my children have special needs, so it means a lot to me when a dental office takes the time to understand their individual needs and makes them feel comfortable. Lava Dental did exactly that! They were patient, gentle, caring, and very detailed with each of my children. They treated every child with kindness and made sure they understood what was happening. I truly appreciate the time, patience, and compassion the entire team showed my family. They made what can sometimes be a stressful experience feel comfortable and positive. Thank you, Lava Dental, for taking such great care of my children and making us feel welcomed and valued. We truly appreciate you! ❤️🦷
I had a terrible tooth pain that was unbearable. I called many places and found Lava Dental on my browser. It was late in the day and they fit me in for a same day appointment. The staff were super friendly and listened to my concerns. I was seen immediately and explained in detail on what I had and the solutions. Dr. Ebrahimi was super gentle and fast. She's a true master of her profession. I was in and out quickly. I had a wisdom tooth removed; it was quick and, most importantly, painless. I want to thank Sylvia, Orlando, and Dr. Ebrahimi for their prompt assistance and warm hospitality. They were able to quickly provide a painless resolution to my problem. I would highly recommend this dental office.
Dr. Milad Balaei is truly one of the best dentists I've ever experienced. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed and comfortable. He is incredibly professional, patient, and detail-oriented, making sure everything is done perfectly and pain-free. He takes the time to explain every step, which builds so much trust and confidence. The results are always amazing, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his patients. If you're looking for a skilled, honest, and caring dentist, I highly recommend Dr. Balaei
So far, my experience with Lava Dental has been great. I arrived feeling nervous and anxious about my teeth, but the staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly, which immediately put me at ease. I had an extraction done, and the process was quick and far less unpleasant than I expected.
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I was nervous about getting a root canal and Dr Yap made it the easiest experience ever! No pain, easy instructions and i even got to watch a movie while getting the work done, lol. If i could give ten stars i would
It was my first time there today The staff was very helpful explained everything. Helped me figure out financing for the work I need to get done. Office very nice clean and comfortable.
Y'all are the kindest dentist y'all have the nicest workers and I always complain about the other dentals but y'all are the best one yet I really hope more people come to visit 👍🩷🩵
(Translated by Google) Everything is great, thank you, the employees are very professional. (Original) Todo bien gracias empleados son muy profesionales
Amazing Doctor took care of my fillings and extraction in less than 45 min - Friendly staff - front desk Sylvia & Jocelyn were very helpful.
Thank You to Sylvia & Jocelyn for being a good help they are awesome here at Lava Dental they treat everybody with care & respect…
The visit was awesome.My kids liked it and had no issues. Everyone was super nice and efficient. Glad we chose Lava Dental!!!
Love this place been bringing all my 4 children here there very fast , caring I do recommend never had any issues here ,
Dr Anita, is so understanding. Great person super soft with kids. We love coming here. Thanks everyone in the office.
The Doctor's here are amazing. The receptionist are also amazing. For our first time being here my children love it.
Good experience with kids and very feiendly! Sylvia was very nice and patient with my kids, thank you!!
It was first time bringing my kids here and had a great experience. Thank you so much to Kim and Dr. B!
So patient and respectful love the help they give and my kids love it doctors took very care of them
Been coming here for a while, staff is nice & office is clean. Sylvia & Jocelyn were very helpful 🥳
- Georgia Tarleton. 5 out of 5 stars. “I just love Nova Dental and the service is world class. From the front to the back the are so nice. Venessa greets you with a smile and always ask how I am doing. Stephanie explains exactly what my insurance covers and help me schedule to get all my services done so I have 0 or minimum out of pocket. Ryan and Jackie the dental staff make sure I am comfort and let me know every step that the doctor will be doing. Taking X-ray, anesthesia, just all has been so good. Dr. Balai is truly the best. I had deep cleaning, crown put on and extraction. I didn't have any issues. I recommend Nova Dental for all your dental needs. I am looking forward to the New Year to complete my dental needs.”
- keisha j. 5 out of 5 stars. “I had an amazing experience at Lava Dental! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. They took the time to answer all of my questions and never made me feel rushed. I brought all of my children, and two of my children have special needs, so it means a lot to me when a dental office takes the time to understand their individual needs and makes them feel comfortable. Lava Dental did exactly that! They were patient, gentle, caring, and very detailed with each of my children. They treated every child with kindness and made sure they understood what was happening. I truly appreciate the time, patience, and compassion the entire team showed my family. They made what can sometimes be a stressful experience feel comfortable and positive. Thank you, Lava Dental, for taking such great care of my children and making us feel welcomed and valued. We truly appreciate you! ❤️🦷”
- carmona12. 5 out of 5 stars. “I had a terrible tooth pain that was unbearable. I called many places and found Lava Dental on my browser. It was late in the day and they fit me in for a same day appointment. The staff were super friendly and listened to my concerns. I was seen immediately and explained in detail on what I had and the solutions. Dr. Ebrahimi was super gentle and fast. She's a true master of her profession. I was in and out quickly. I had a wisdom tooth removed; it was quick and, most importantly, painless. I want to thank Sylvia, Orlando, and Dr. Ebrahimi for their prompt assistance and warm hospitality. They were able to quickly provide a painless resolution to my problem. I would highly recommend this dental office.”
- Faezeh Salari. 5 out of 5 stars. “Dr. Milad Balaei is truly one of the best dentists I've ever experienced. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed and comfortable. He is incredibly professional, patient, and detail-oriented, making sure everything is done perfectly and pain-free. He takes the time to explain every step, which builds so much trust and confidence. The results are always amazing, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his patients. If you're looking for a skilled, honest, and caring dentist, I highly recommend Dr. Balaei”
- Rosario Chessher. 5 out of 5 stars. “So far, my experience with Lava Dental has been great. I arrived feeling nervous and anxious about my teeth, but the staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly, which immediately put me at ease. I had an extraction done, and the process was quick and far less unpleasant than I expected.”
- Janice Acosta. 5 out of 5 stars. “(Translated by Google) Yocelyn is good at reception, provides good service and is friendly at the clinic, which is also clean. (Original) Yocelyn es buena en recepción, buen servicio y amabilidad en la clínica, además de limpia”
- Taylor Tobias. 5 out of 5 stars. “I was nervous about getting a root canal and Dr Yap made it the easiest experience ever! No pain, easy instructions and i even got to watch a movie while getting the work done, lol. If i could give ten stars i would”
- Lori Cornell. 5 out of 5 stars. “It was my first time there today The staff was very helpful explained everything. Helped me figure out financing for the work I need to get done. Office very nice clean and comfortable.”
- Katie. 5 out of 5 stars. “Y'all are the kindest dentist y'all have the nicest workers and I always complain about the other dentals but y'all are the best one yet I really hope more people come to visit 👍🩷🩵”
- Karina González. 5 out of 5 stars. “(Translated by Google) Everything is great, thank you, the employees are very professional. (Original) Todo bien gracias empleados son muy profesionales”
- Daniel Sohrabi. 5 out of 5 stars. “Amazing Doctor took care of my fillings and extraction in less than 45 min - Friendly staff - front desk Sylvia & Jocelyn were very helpful.”
- Shelby Gordon. 5 out of 5 stars. “Thank You to Sylvia & Jocelyn for being a good help they are awesome here at Lava Dental they treat everybody with care & respect…”
- Forest Joe. 5 out of 5 stars. “The visit was awesome.My kids liked it and had no issues. Everyone was super nice and efficient. Glad we chose Lava Dental!!!”
- Veronica Jasso. 5 out of 5 stars. “Love this place been bringing all my 4 children here there very fast , caring I do recommend never had any issues here ,”
- JoBee Chavez. 5 out of 5 stars. “Dr Anita, is so understanding. Great person super soft with kids. We love coming here. Thanks everyone in the office.”
- Candy Vzqz. 5 out of 5 stars. “The Doctor's here are amazing. The receptionist are also amazing. For our first time being here my children love it.”
- Rosalyn Coleman. 5 out of 5 stars. “Good experience with kids and very feiendly! Sylvia was very nice and patient with my kids, thank you!!”
- Mike Flores. 5 out of 5 stars. “It was first time bringing my kids here and had a great experience. Thank you so much to Kim and Dr. B!”
- Shunarion Mitchell. 5 out of 5 stars. “So patient and respectful love the help they give and my kids love it doctors took very care of them”
- Latoya Huey. 5 out of 5 stars. “Been coming here for a while, staff is nice & office is clean. Sylvia & Jocelyn were very helpful 🥳”
Crown Lengthening FAQ
- When should I get crown lengthening in Houston, TX?
- Crown lengthening is a good option when a tooth is broken or decayed below the gumline and needs more exposed surface to support a crown or filling. It's also recommended for reducing a gummy smile or evening out an uneven gumline as part of a cosmetic smile improvement.
- How much does crown lengthening cost?
- The cost depends on whether the procedure is functional or cosmetic and how many teeth are involved, and we offer financing to help. Our team will review the full price and your options with you before we begin.
- Does Lava Dental take my insurance?
- When crown lengthening is done to restore a tooth's health, many dental plans cover part of the cost, while cosmetic cases usually aren't covered. We accept most major PPO plans and Medicaid, offer financing, and our team is glad to verify your benefits first.
- Does crown lengthening hurt?
- We numb the area thoroughly, so the procedure itself is comfortable, and any soreness afterward is usually mild. Most patients manage easily with over-the-counter pain relief as their gums heal.
- How long is recovery from crown lengthening?
- Most patients feel back to normal within a few days, though full gum healing can take a few weeks, after which any planned restoration is placed. Dr. Tatari will guide you through each step of recovery.
Schedule Your Crown Lengthening Consultation in Houston Today!
Reshapes gum and bone to expose more tooth — for a balanced smile or to support a new restoration.
Experience safe, professional crown lengthening in Houston, TX, at Lava Dental. Dr. Tatari and our team are ready to care for your smile, enhance your natural beauty, and deliver the personalized crown lengthening experience you deserve.
Request a time using the form, or prefer to talk it through? Call us at (281) 741-7400.
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