Soft Tissue Aesthetic Procedures - Canton, OH

A “gummy” smile due to an excess of gums that cover too much of the teeth can be reversed with personalized crown lengthening. During this procedure, Dr. Farah artistically sculpts the gums to arch symmetrically over each tooth that shows when you smile. By removing a portion of gum tissue from the top of each tooth crown, we can improve your tooth-to-gum ratio and provide you with a more balanced and attractive smile.

Crown lengthening can help if there isn’t enough of a tooth to hold a crown by itself. Teeth broken or affected by tooth decay may keep crowns from attaching firmly. Crown lengthening shaves down bone while reducing gum tissue so more of the tooth is above the surface of the gum. They allow for comfort and better oral hygiene.

A frenectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the frenulum, or the tissue restricting the movement of the tongue or upper lip. Patients with tongue-tie or lip-tie can experience numerous functional problems associated with eating, swallowing, breathing, and speaking. A frenulum that grows abnormally can also affect the development of the two front teeth, creating a gap that orthodontics may not be able to close. A frenectomy in Canton, OH is a fast procedure made painless with numbing agents and sedation. Infants, children, and adults who undergo this procedure experience better function, health, and confidence.

A frenectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the frenulum, or the tissue restricting the movement of the tongue or upper lip. Patients with tongue-tie or lip-tie can experience numerous functional problems associated with eating, swallowing, breathing, and speaking. A frenulum that grows abnormally can also affect the development of the two front teeth, creating a gap that orthodontics may not be able to close. A frenectomy in Canton, OH is a fast procedure made painless with numbing agents and sedation. Infants, children, and adults who undergo this procedure experience better function, health, and confidence.

Conventional treatment for gum recession involves gum grafts either taken from the soft palate or a tissue bank. During this surgery, Dr. Farah removes only the necessary amount of soft tissue to adequately cover exposed tooth roots. Once in place, these tissue grafts are sutured in place and will fully heal, fusing to the existing gums within 1-2 weeks after surgery. Often, patients who undergo gum grafting find that their gums feel stronger and firmer after treatment as well as experience significantly less tooth sensitivity.

Patients who don’t qualify for gum grafting or those fearful of the procedure can benefit from the minimally invasive Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST™). During the procedure, Dr. Farah will use a specialized tool to create a tiny pinhole above the area of recession. Inserting the tool, he can then gently manipulate the tissues back over the tooth roots. PST is often more precise than conventional grafting, with significantly less discomfort, bleeding, and swelling after treatment. Results are immediate and long-lasting, providing both aesthetic and functional benefits.