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Elevate Your Smile and Oral Health: 5 Benefits of Aesthetic Crown Lengthening
Welcome to Positive Image Dental in Devonshire, Bermuda, where Drs. Ian Campbell, Christopher Allington, Lara Loescher, and Faraz are dedicated to enhancing both the beauty and health of your smile. Located in the heart of Devonshire Place, our modern practice offers aesthetic crown lengthening, a precise periodontal procedure that exposes more of your tooth structure for restorative and cosmetic benefits. While many patients pursue crown lengthening to improve the appearance of a “gummy” smile, this versatile treatment also delivers important oral health advantages. Read on to discover five ways aesthetic crown lengthening can boost your overall dental wellness.
1. Creates a Stable Foundation for Restorations
When a tooth is fractured below the gumline or heavily decayed, there may not be enough visible tooth structure to anchor a crown or bridge securely. Aesthetic crown lengthening gently recontours gum and bone tissue, revealing extra tooth height. This gives our team the ideal margin for placing restorations that fit precisely and stay firmly in place, reducing the risk of crown loosening or failure down the road.
2. Improves Gum Health and Reduces Pocket Depths
Excess gum tissue can create deep periodontal pockets where harmful bacteria thrive, contributing to inflammation and bone loss. By reshaping the gumline, crown lengthening helps eliminate these pockets and creates a more accessible surface for daily brushing and flossing. Better access translates into cleaner tooth surfaces, decreased bacterial buildup, and healthier gums.
3. Enhances Access to Oral Hygiene
An uneven or excessive gumline can make it challenging to clean around the gum-tooth junction, leading to plaque retention and gingivitis. After crown lengthening, the newly exposed tooth margins are easier to reach with a toothbrush and interdental tools. Patients often report that their at-home hygiene routine becomes more effective, which supports long-term periodontal health.
4. Promotes Balanced Bite and Tooth Alignment
In some cases, short or broken teeth can alter your bite pattern, placing undue stress on neighboring teeth and contributing to uneven wear. By lengthening specific teeth to their correct proportions, aesthetic crown lengthening helps distribute biting forces more evenly across your arch. This balance protects enamel integrity and may reduce the likelihood of future cracks or chipping.
5. A Secret Weapon Against Future Decay
When a crown margin sits below the gumline due to decay or previous dental work, it can be difficult to detect and treat recurrent caries. Crown lengthening exposes these hidden areas, allowing for thorough evaluation and treatment. Early detection and removal of decay before placing a new restoration can prevent more extensive procedures later, saving both time and cost.
Want To Learn More?
At Positive Image Dental, Drs. Campbell, Allington, Loescher, and Faraz combine advanced periodontal techniques with a gentle touch to ensure your crown lengthening experience is as comfortable and effective as possible. If you’re ready to enhance your oral health and achieve a more harmonious smile in Devonshire, Bermuda, call us today at (441) 292-2312 or visit www.positiveimagedental.com to schedule your consultation. Let us help you lay the groundwork for a healthier, more confident smile!
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The Positive Image Dental team comprises three doctors:
Ian Campbell, DMD graduated
from Saltus Grammar School, Mount Allison University, and McGill University Dental School. He has
over 40 years of experience in dentistry and is reputed for providing high-quality dental care in
Bermuda. Dr. Campbell is passionate about lifelong learning and staying abreast of the latest trends
in dentistry.
Christopher Allington, DMD is
an alumnus of the University of Queens, McGill Dental School, and University of Connecticut. He has
been practicing in Bermuda for over 12 years and is a member, past president, and chair of the
Bermuda Dental Association and Bermuda Dental Board. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General
Dentistry and International Congress of Oral Implantology and is registered for fellowship in the
International Association of Orthodontics.
Dr. Lara Loescher BDS, MFDS
RCSEd is a graduate of Bermuda High School and University of Bristol, a member of the Royal
College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and is completing a Masters in Aesthetic and Restorative
dentistry. She has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign, for over 13
years and is interested in diabetes management.
Dr. Faraz, BSc, BDS, MA, is
passionate about all aspects of high-quality dentistry, especially endodontics and cosmetic
dentistry. His enthusiasm for cutting-edge technologies and techniques keeps him grounded in
minimally invasive dentistry.
Dr. Faraz earned his doctorate in dentistry from King’s College London in 2011 after earning a bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences. He worked in Oxfordshire for ten years before moving to London to work full-time at his family practice. Dr. Faraz routinely pursues additional training to improve his skill in rebuilding exceptionally natural-looking teeth.
He gains tremendous satisfaction from supporting anxious patients in overcoming their dental phobias via his passion and patience, restoring confidence in their oral health. Dr. Faraz looks forward to serving you with all your needs while ensuring your trust is always in safe hands.