Crown Lengthening
If your teeth appear shortened because they are covered by excess gum tissue, you may be a candidate for crown lengthening. This cosmetic dental procedure reshapes your bone and gum tissue to expose more of your natural tooth, giving you a more attractive smile. Crown lengthening can also be used in restorative cases where the tooth has eroded or broken.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Gregory Kivett, Jr. DDS
Dentist
Dr. Gregory Kivett, Jr. initially discovered his love for dentistry while serving in the United States Air Force as a dental laboratory technician. Following his honorable discharge in 1995, he made the decision to become a dentist. He graduated with honors from Southwest Missouri State University, where he majored in biology and minored in chemistry, and was quickly accepted to the School of Dentistry at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He received his DDS in 2005, graduating with honors. That same year, Dr. Kivett also served ...
