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Dentist in West Ashley describes the dental bridge procedure
Dental bridges are restorations often suggested by Dr. Andrew Greenberg for patients in the West Ashley area who are experiencing tooth loss. These restorations are made of all porcelain for aesthetics and strength. They are created with dental crowns and false teeth called pontics. Patients who are missing one or more teeth in a row within the dental arch may be best suited for this tooth replacement. Dental bridges do require a certain procedure for placement. Patients often wonder what is involved in the process, and Dr. Andrew Greenberg of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA can walk patients through the procedure … Continue reading
Is the process for receiving tooth bridges by a West Ashley area dentist painful?
Many patients who are considering tooth bridges may be wondering if the process is painful or uncomfortable. This is a common concern for patients who are already anxious about visits to the dentist. Thankfully, Dr. Greenberg of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA is able to help patients understand the process of receiving tooth bridges and know that it is an easy, painless procedure when done correctly. Dr. Greenberg of Charleston’s Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA helps Charleston and West Ashley area patients understand the benefits of tooth bridges. Tooth bridges, also known as dental bridges, provide a way for patients with missing … Continue reading
How Do Dental Bridges Work?
Gaps in your mouth from missing teeth are unattractive, leaving you feeling introverted and self- conscious, especially when the missing tooth is in a prominent location near the front of the mouth. You might avoid showing off your smile if you have had a tooth extracted due to disease, decay, or damage. Missing teeth can also have a negative impact on your ability to chew food and speak clearly. Cosmetic dentistry offers a variety of ways to restore your original smile. Many patients consider a dental bridge to remedy the gaps in their smiles. A dental bridge is exactly that … Continue reading
Charleston area Dentist describes the bonding process of dental bridges onto a surrounding tooth
When patients in the Charleston area consider dental bridges, they often understand that these restorations are made for bonding over the teeth on each side of the space left behind from the missing tooth. This is why they are called bridges they “bridge the gap between teeth. Bridges are fabricated from pontics and crowns. Pontics are the false teeth that are made to replace the missing tooth and they are bonded together with dental crowns on each end to complete the restoration. The long restoration is used as a way of replacing a tooth that has gone missing due to … Continue reading
Dental Bridges Procedure
At Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA, we offer a wide range of restorative and cosmetic procedures. Dental bridges could be considered both, because replacing a missing tooth is essential to your oral health, as well as the appearance of your smile. Dr. Greenberg is a talented cosmetic dentist who takes great care in designing each restoration, for a natural and gorgeous result. A dental bridge is a complete unit, made up of dental crowns and prosthetic teeth fused together. The most common design has a single pontic (false tooth) with a dental crown on each side. The crowns are placed over … Continue reading
Before and After Dental Bridges
A picture is worth a thousand words, so it is said. However, it may be even more valuable than that for cosmetic dentistry patients. Creating a functional, healthy, long lasting dental bridge or other restoration requires dental skills and quality materials. Creating a cosmetically beautiful restoration involves these same elements, along with an artistic flair, which cannot be learned. If the aesthetic outcome of treatment is important to you, it is advisable to view photographic examples of the dentist’s work. On our smile gallery page you will find a collection of “before and after” photos of actual patients from our … Continue reading
Types of Dental Bridges
Gaps in your smile are unsightly, but that is far from the only problem that they cause. Speaking, chewing, and even performing basic oral hygiene can become more difficult. Even more concerning, the remaining teeth tend to shift in the direction of the gap, which can increase your risk of developing gum disease. There are several options for replacing missing teeth, with dental bridges being one of the most popular. There are several types of dental bridges: Traditional The most common dental bridge design is composed of a false tooth (pontic) and two dental crowns. They are fused together, creating … Continue reading
Missing teeth? Best dentist in Charleston SC offers bridges to prevent destructive effects of bone loss
Missing teeth can dramatically affect the appearance of your smile. It may be hard to hide a gap where a tooth used to be. Gaps can accelerate the natural shifting of existing teeth. You may notice formerly straight are tipped and appear crowded, so though a missing back tooth may be “out of sight,” it can affect the appearance of highly visible front teeth. Cosmetic considerations don’t take into account functional complications that arise from shifting and a significant threat to your health and quality of life: bone loss. To shifting, as teeth become crowded, you may be unable to … Continue reading
The best dentist in Charleston SC discusses bridges for tooth replacement
Much has been made in recent years of the benefits of dental implant-supported teeth; however, the dental bridge is not going the way of the dinosaur. As with all procedures, some patients may be better suited to bridges over other tooth replacement options. For instance, you may not wish to undergo a surgical procedure. With dental implants, the titanium post must be surgically placed in the jawbone. Furthermore, one of the oft-cited disadvantages of dental bridges is that adjacent teeth must be ground down to make room for dental crowns. These crowned teeth support the pontic or false tooth that … Continue reading
What patients in West Ashley can expect before and after the placement of a dental bridge
Dental bridges are commonly used by West Ashley area patients who want to restore their smile after tooth loss. These restorations are custom-made of porcelain and match the existing teeth, giving patients a restoration that not only restores function, but also beauty. We focus on using some of the best quality materials to ensure our restorations look natural and enhance the smile without looking like dental work. Dental bridges are made using two dental crowns, one on each side, and false teeth called pontics between them to replace the missing natural teeth. They are bonded together to make one restoration … Continue reading
