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Doctor’s aesthetic approach stands out from other comprehensive dentistry providers in Charleston SC
There are no better teeth than the ones you grew into naturally. However, should an accident or disease damage your smile, Dr. Andrew Greenberg will be able to replicate the next best thing to your natural teeth. By using his unique mix of dental training and artistic skill, Dr. Greenberg will rebuild the color, shape, and overall appearance of your tooth using a dental material. This composite resin material is made from a mix of tooth-colored plastic and glass. Dr. Greenberg will select a shade of resin that matches the color of the surrounding teeth for seamless integration into the … Continue reading
Charleston dentist discusses bonding and alternatives to correct problems ranging from chips to stains
You may be familiar with porcelain veneers due in part to the many celebrities who owe their dazzling smiles to these thin shells of porcelain. Porcelain veneers were developed during Hollywood’s Golden Age for actors like Shirley Temple. However, there is an option that may be a better fit for your needs, goals, and circumstances: dental bonding. An introduction to bonding This procedure is completed with composite resin, a plastic material designed to look and function like a tooth. After Dr. Greenberg selects the color of resin that most closely matches the shade of your teeth, the surface of the … Continue reading
Which West Ashley area patients are appropriate candidates for teeth bonding?
Dr. Andrew Greenberg is a West Ashley dentist who is known for his artistic dental work. He not only helps patients achieve healthier smiles, but smiles that are more attractive. When patients are interested in correcting cosmetic imperfections of their smile, he encourages them to visit with his team at Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA to see what can be done. For many patients in the West Ashley area with cosmetic imperfections, dental bonding can be used. Dental bonding is best for covering teeth with problems such as breakage, permanent staining, gaps, or chips. This material is molded onto the tooth, … Continue reading
West Ashley area dentist describes dental bonding for teeth
Dental bonding is an option for patients in the West Ashley area who are interested in alternatives to porcelain veneers. Veneers are restorations made of ceramic that cover the front of a tooth to hide imperfections. However, they can be costly and time consuming, often taking several weeks to complete. They also require the removal of some natural tooth enamel, making them irreversible. Patients like dental bonding for their teeth for many reasons, including: Affordability Ease of application Same-day restoration Aesthetic appearance Versatility Dental bonding can be used to cover teeth that are broken, permanently stained, or even gaps between … Continue reading
When might a Charleston area patient consider dental bonding over a tooth?
Patients in the Charleston community who want to improve the aesthetics of their smiles often speak with Dr. Andrew Greenberg of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA about the many methods of rejuvenation available through his practice. As a cosmetic and general dentist, Dr. Greenberg has the experience and the tools necessary to address imperfections of the smile. For many patients, solutions such as dental bonding may be the way to improve the aesthetics of one tooth or the entire smile! At Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA, we offer composite resin tooth bonding services. Bonding is used in many situations in which patients … Continue reading
What is bonding and how is it different from a veneer?
Bonding is a process in which your tooth is micro roughened and all decay is removed. This roughening gives your dentist freshly cut enamel and/or dentin to bond to. After your tooth is prepared your Charleston Cosmetic Dentist will use an acid-based etching material to further facilitate bonding by opening the surface tubules on your tooth so the bonding agent can penetrate in and chemically and mechanically lock it to the tooth’s rods and/or tubules. Next a bonding agent will be used to create an interface between the composite filling material and your now opened tooth tubules. This bonding agent … Continue reading
What are the Benefits of Cosmetic Dental Bonding?
Patients with imperfections in their smiles are often looking for affordable ways to address these problems and find a solution that works for them. One common consideration for patients who want to change the way a tooth or several teeth appear is through the use of dental bonding. Dental bonding is a process in which Charleston dentists use a composite tooth-colored resin to mold onto a tooth to make changes to the smile. It is an effective way to cosmetically enhance a patient’s smile. Dental bonding can address the shape and size of a tooth, as well as fix small … Continue reading
Improve your smile with cosmetic dental bonding
Dental bonding is a common treatment that tends to get overlooked due to the popularity of porcelain veneers. However, there remain very good reasons to consider this phenomenal cosmetic procedure. Most people who improve the look of a tooth or teeth with dental bonding require no preparation in the form of tooth reduction. This means that natural tooth structure is preserved and that treatment is reversible at any time. Though there are situations in which porcelain veneers are the most suitable option, dental bonding meets the needs of many people, remaining durable for many years. A variety of dental and … Continue reading
What Charleston area patients can expect before, during, and after tooth filling procedures
Tooth fillings are needed when patients have a cavity in their smile. Tooth decay can occur when the teeth are not properly brushed and flossed, which allows bacteria and tartar form and cause holes within the tooth. These holes will get larger and larger until they become a serious problem, resulting in the need for root canal therapy (also known as endodontic therapy) or even worse, extraction. This is why Dr. Andrew Greenberg of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA in the Charleston area will recommend patients consider tooth filling as soon as a problem is detected. Cavities need to be addressed … Continue reading
Aesthetic and restorative procedures available in Charleston
It is important for patients to have a beautiful smile they can be proud of. When patients in the Charleston area are looking for aesthetic and restorative procedures, they often turn to the team of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA. Dr. Andrew Greenberg believes in offering new and existing patients a wide range of services to help them enhance their natural smile in a way that is not only affordable but beautiful. Offering cosmetic restorations is just a small part of what his practice offers. Some of the aesthetic and restorative procedures available to patients in and around the Charleston area … Continue reading
