Charleston dentist’s artful bonding on otherwise healthy teeth offers big smile boost
Chips and cracks can detract from the pleasant appearance of your smile. These and other concerns can be corrected with dental bonding. Some concerns are caused by conditions that threaten the functionality of your teeth. The issues may actually be symptoms of serious conditions such as enamel erosion and decay that progressively eats away at tooth structure.
Dr. Greenberg will first get to the root cause of your chips, cracks, uneven surfaces, gaps, and other changes that potentially affect your bite and the relationship between teeth. You may think your motivations for dental bonding are superficial, but a professional examination and cleaning may reveal underlying oral health problems.
Conditions such as gum disease and tooth decay must be addressed before moving forward with cosmetic treatments. Performing procedures such as bonding on unhealthy teeth can make existing problems worse. Dr. Greenberg will restore your mouth’s health and then resolve the cosmetic effects of disease and decay with appropriate treatments.
Why do you need dental bonding?
Jagged edges and uneven surfaces are also caused by poor oral health habits, not limited to inadequate brushing and flossing. Teeth may become chipped due to nighttime teeth grinding. Since grinding and clenching can also damage bonding materials, these habits must be managed before treatment.
Dental appliances may be designed and fitted to the unique characteristics and needs of your mouth. These guards protect bonded teeth from damage. You may chew on ice and fingernails, or open packages with your teeth. Many of these habits may be done in haste or with little thought, but their effect on oral health is enduring. As your life-long guides toward better oral health, the Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA team can suggest ways to address habits and prevent the need for more corrective or cosmetic treatment.
Dental bonding only requires the existing enamel to be slightly etched to facilitate adhesion. Veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed to accommodate the thickness of the veneer. The process of etching the surface of the tooth with a conditioning liquid creates microscopic “roughening” of the existing enamel. This process ultimately results in a strong bond between the tooth and the dental material used for reshaping and resurfacing.
The amount of existing enamel on the tooth before treatment and the amount of existing enamel to be removed during the procedure are all considerations when considering bonding or veneers. To find out if you’re ready for Charleston teeth bonding, visit a dental professional with an artist’s skill, Dr. Andrew Greenberg. Call (843)751 4262 for appointments.
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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.
