This patient hadn’t been to the dentist in decades and came to us with a broken bridge, missing teeth, severely worn-down teeth, and uneven gums. The missing and worn-down teeth had caused his bite to collapse.

At District Dental Surgery, Dr. Lucy Johnson focused on gum health. She performed a combination of crown lengthening to make his shorter teeth more proportionate and a gum graft (CTG) to fill the large collapsed area of gum tissue where his bridge was.

At Washington Metro Dental, Dr. Rebecca Salzman, General Dentist, rebuilt the foundation of his smile, restoring his bite and tooth structure with custom crowns and bridges. 

The result is a healthier bite, improved function, and a smile that looks completely transformed.

And we’re not done yet- the next step is dental implants to replace the remaining missing teeth and complete his long-term restoration.