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What are the benefits of a fixed dental bridge versus a removable partial denture?
The loss of teeth, either from extraction, disease, infection, or decay, can significantly impact the smile in various ways. Not only does it affect the appearance, but it also affects the health and functionality of the smile. When patients experience manual extraction or loss of a natural tooth, they must seek replacement options as soon as possible to keep the adjacent teeth from shifting out of place. Dr. Andrew Greenberg and his team at Mouth Carolina Dentistry may recommend a fixed dental bridge. While patients can also choose alternative treatments such as removable partial dentures, knowing your options and the … Continue reading
How You Can Achieve the Perfect Smile with Dental Bridge Replacement
Like most people, Charleston, South Carolina residents are most confident when their smile is at its best. It’s not uncommon to lose a tooth, and missing one or more teeth affects your confidence and ability to chew and can even make it difficult to speak clearly. Fortunately, there are solutions at Mouth Carolina Dentistry to replace missing teeth, and dental bridges are a popular option. What Are Dental Bridges? The purpose of a dental bridge is to do exactly what it implies: bridge the gap between two or more teeth using one or more artificial teeth. Dental bridges are fixed directly onto the … Continue reading
Basic Information About Dental Bridges for Teeth Replacement
If you are one of the millions of Americans missing teeth, you have likely looked into tooth replacement options. The American College of Prosthodontists estimates that roughly 178 million Americans are currently without at least one tooth, with as many as 40 million missing all their teeth. These numbers show that if you are missing teeth in your smile, you are far from alone. Dental implants can be a bit expensive for some patients for tooth replacement. Still, there are very acceptable alternatives, including a dental bridge as offered by Dr. Andrew Greenberg and the team at Mouth Carolina Dentistry … Continue reading
Who Can Benefit from Dental Bridges?
If you have missing teeth that are affecting your smile or impairing your ability to eat or speak, you could be a candidate for dental bridges. Bridges are designed to fill gaps left by a missing tooth or teeth. At Mouth Carolina Dentistry, Charleston, SC, you’ll work with Dr. Andrew Greenberg, a skilled dental bridges dentist, in getting fitted with the bridges you need. What is a Dental Bridge? A dental bridge is a replacement tooth (or teeth) customized to fill a gap left by missing teeth. It helps restore your bite and maintain the original shape of your jaw … Continue reading
Treatment for missing teeth includes dental bridges with Charleston, SC, area dentist
Restoring the smile after tooth loss is a necessary step in bringing the smile back to function and beauty. If a tooth has been lost due to disease, extraction, failed root canals, or other dental concerns, patients should plan with their dentist to have the teeth replaced. Charleston, SC area patients who visit Dr. Andrew Greenberg, and his associates at Mouth Carolina Dentistry are pleased to find that they have several methods to choose from. Many patients consider dental bridges treatment for missing teeth as it can be a great middle-of-the-road solution in terms of cost and longevity. What is … Continue reading
Charleston SC dentist describes the dental bridge procedure and process replacing missing teeth
When we hear the word bridge, we often think of a wooden structure that runs over a river or creek that allows us to pass over. Dental bridges work similarly. They use a structure that spans across a gap left behind from a missing tooth, to “bridge the gap” and restore the function and appearance of the smile. Dr. Andrew Greenberg of Mouth Carolina Dentistry in Charleston, SC, can explain the process and procedure of creating and placing a dental bridge in the smile. What types of bridges are available? Bridges come in many different varieties, including fixed and semi-permanent. … Continue reading
Reclaim your smile and confidence with dental bridge options for front teeth in Charleston SC
Mouth Carolina Dentistry understands the stress that accompanies gaps in areas of the mouth that are hard to miss. For this reason, patients may hold on to damaged, painful teeth in visible parts of the mouth longer than they should. And, the longer patients go with gaps in their smile, the more depressed they can become. Furthermore, we need these central incisors to properly bite food — kind of like a chisel cuts through metal or wood. Dr. Andrew Greenberg looks forward to applying his natural artistic talent and extensive technical knowledge in the creation of a dental bridge for … Continue reading
Charleston, SC area patients can ask our dentist about dental bridges treatment for tooth replacement
Charleston, SC patients who have recently experienced the loss of a tooth will often become worried about what will happen if they do not replace their tooth as soon as possible. Most dentists, including Dr. Andrew Greenberg, will discuss with patients the real possibility of shifting of the existing teeth that can cause gaps and problems with the bite alignment. Treatment of these issues include tooth replacement with restorations such as dentures, dental bridges, or dental implants. What options are available for tooth replacement? Dr. Andrew Greenberg is proud to offer a variety of solutions for his patients. While he … Continue reading
Dental restoration in Charleston: Can a tooth bridge be replaced?
A tooth bridge is designed to last for many years. However, at some point, it may need to be repaired or replaced. Tooth bridges are fixed appliances that are fitted in the mouth when the patient has one or more missing teeth. The pontic tooth is usually anchored to crowns on the healthy teeth on both sides of the gap (these are known as abutments). You may require repair or replacement of a tooth bridge in Charleston if your original bridge has broken, or the dentist has found a problem at the time of your routine dental checkup. Why a … Continue reading
Charleston residents ask how to care for their dental bridges
Located in Charleston, Dr. Andrew Greenberg of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA offers dental restorations such as bridges to replace missing teeth and restore your oral health. What is a dental bridge? Dental bridges are fixed devices used to replace missing teeth. Unlike crowns, which restore chipped or cracked teeth, bridges essentially bridge the gap caused by one or more missing teeth. There are four types of bridges. Traditional Implant-supported Cantilever Maryland Traditional bridges are the most common. They involve the placement of crowns over the teeth adjacent to the space with a false tooth in the middle. Once placed, bridges … Continue reading
