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Conceal gaps in your smile with Dental Bonding
If you are one of many in Bermuda who are not happy with your smile due to gapped teeth, you could be an ideal candidate for dental bonding, a cosmetic treatment for closing gaps between teeth. During the procedure, bonding material is moulded and bonded to your teeth to alter the shape and close an unsightly gap. Because the bonding material is matched to the colour of your teeth, it will be unnoticeable. At Positive Image Dental, Drs. Ian Campbell, Christopher Allington, and Lara Loescher have been creating happy smiles with great success.
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When you come in for a dental bonding treatment, our dentists will use a composite resin material to correct certain cosmetic imperfections, including gaps in your teeth. Dental bonding is quick and non-invasive, typically requiring a single 30-minute visit to complete. Once the procedure has been completed, you are free to return to your day unimpeded.
Are you a good candidate?
As with any dental procedure, cosmetic or otherwise, you will be examined by a dentist to make sure you are a good candidate for dental bonding. Bonding will work best for small gaps, so other procedures may need to be considered if you have large gaps or want to close a gap caused by a missing tooth. Those with alignment issues may also not make good candidates, but there are other treatments that could greatly benefit you.
Preparation
Once it has been decided that you can move forward with dental bonding, your teeth will need to be prepared. The tooth’s surface will be etched before a conditioning liquid is applied — this will allow the composite resin material to properly attach to the surface of the tooth.
Bonding application
Once your teeth are ready for bonding, the bonding material will be applied directly to the tooth. The material will be shaped to conceal the gap and then hardened using a special light before being polished.
If you are interested in learning more about dental bonding in Bermuda, reach out to Positive Image Dental today. To schedule an appointment, please call (441) 292-2312.
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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.