
Why Are My Gums Growing over My Dental Crown?
When you get a dental crown, you expect its beauty to last, but sometimes, your gums can grow over your dental crown. It happens slowly, but eventually, your smile’s aesthetic beauty suffers. This is known as gingival hyperplasia, an inflammatory response that occurs around the crown’s edges.
For the best fit, your dentist wants your crown margin above your gumline; this ...