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FAQs on Dental Crowns
What is a dental crown? A crown is a restoration, usually made of porcelain, which covers all visible surfaces of a tooth. It fits over the tooth like a cap, and is designed to fully restore the appearance, functionality, and health of the treated tooth. Why would I need a crown? Crowns are used to restore teeth that are badly decayed, broken, weak, or worn down. A crown is often placed on a tooth following root canal treatment, to prevent fracturing or other damage in the future. What are crowns made of? Porcelain is most common, but other options include … Continue reading
Dental Crown Charleston
What happens if you don’t protect a weakened tooth with a dental crown? A dental crown is a tooth shaped cap that covers a tooth to restore its shape and size, strengthen, and/or improve the appearance of the tooth. Dental crowns protect weakened teeth so that further damage is not caused and more serious problems do not occur. The tooth is covered with the dental crown so that it won’ t crack or break off. So if a weak tooth remains without a crown, it can crack or break off. Depending on the severity of the damage, the weaker the … Continue reading
Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
Cosmetic dentistry is a growing field that allows patients aesthetically enhance their smile. Charleston dentist Dr. Greenberg offers patients the ability to change their smiles completely with a variety of procedures. What is cosmetic dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry is any dental procedure or treatment that improves the appearance of a patient’s smile. This even encompasses general dentistry procedures that are done with aesthetics in mind. What are some examples of cosmetic dentistry procedures? Patients can enjoy a wide variety of procedures to change the appearance of their smile. Many of these procedures include: Teeth whitening (also known as bleaching) Dental crowns … Continue reading
