From discoloration to diastema, porcelain veneers correct many Charleston SC smile concerns
It is a relief to know there is a solution for every dental condition that detracts from the appearance of your smile, courtesy of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA. For many patients, porcelain veneers can be the path to a brighter, better-looking smile.
Since this treatment option corrects a range of dental conditions, you may find that veneers look better and are easier to clean. Perhaps gaps between poorly spaced teeth are covered; you may find food no longer collects in gaps or crowded areas. These areas can provide a breeding ground for the bacteria that promote tooth decay and gum disease, which are significant sources of tooth loss.
Perhaps after porcelain veneers are bonded to the teeth, you may find that a formerly rough but now smooth tooth no longer rubs against delicate tissues.
To see how porcelain veneers can improve your appearance and life; consider the many reasons Dr. Greenberg may bond these eggshell-thin layers to your teeth.
As a treatment for chips and fractures
A tooth’s protective covering is harder than bone. Yet enamel is no match for acidic and sugary foods and drink, or excessive forces placed on the teeth from bruxism. These products and teeth grinding can erode the natural enamel. When this occurs, the surface and edges of your teeth may appear uneven, rough, jagged, and chipped. If allowed to progress, your teeth may crack or fracture. A fracture can threaten the very integrity of the tooth. What started as a condition that could have been treated in a few visits with porcelain veneers might now require root canal therapy followed by a crown.
To cover spaces between teeth
Many spacing issues do not require braces. For example, you may have developed a diastema or gap between the teeth as a young child due to habits such as thumb sucking. You may now have an unwanted diastema as teeth have shifted over time due to bruxism, the same condition that can chip and fracture those pearly whites.
It’s also estimated that at least 90 percent of the population experiences teeth shifting between the ages of 20 and 50. Teeth may have the tendency to move forward and crowd, or gum disease can make the teeth splay outward and produce gaps. Missing teeth can cause existing teeth to shift. Veneers are so versatile that these layers of ceramic may be molded to close gaps or cover misalignment.
Additionally, if you are missing teeth, Dr. Greenberg and his team can design natural-looking and durable replacement teeth. To find out if porcelain veneers alone, or in combination with other treatments, are best for you, call the Charleston SC office of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA at 843-751-4262 to schedule an appointment.
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Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA - Dr. Andrew Greenberg
Dr. Andrew Greenberg completed his Bachelor’s Degree in New Orleans, Louisiana at Tulane University. He graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in 2009, where he portrayed excellent academic performance. He exercises his academic brilliance to the benefit of his patients every day. He grew up in a family with a dental background and showed interest in the field since his early days.
