Gummy  Smile / Crown Lengthening

Do you hide your  smile because too  much gum shows?

At Claire Cho DDS  in Aliso Viejo, CA,  we offer a precise  crown-lengthening  procedure to  correct “gummy  smiles.”

Also called “gum-lift” or  soft-tissue re-contouring, the goal is to expose more tooth and reshape the gumline for a beautiful smile.

The treatment begins with local anesthesia, then excess gum (and sometimes bone) is gently removed and sutures placed to allow proper healing.

Most patients completely heal within six to eight weeks, then final veneers or crowns may be placed if needed.

Contact Claire Cho DDS today at

to find out if you’re a candidate for gummy-smile correction in Aliso Viejo, CA.