Experience the ease and longevity of dental implants in North Charleston SC
There are many myths associated with dental implants. Perhaps the most pervasive of these misconceptions is that implants are inherently painful. By practicing advanced dental techniques and partnering with implant specialists, Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA ensures your experience is as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Dental implants also prevent destructive complications that result from gaps where teeth used to be. These complications include bone loss, which occurs when the supportive and surrounding bone doesn’t get the stimulation it needs from chewing and other functions. The reality of the dental implants process Made from medical-grade titanium, a dental implant is lightweight … Continue reading
In what ways may a Charleston area dentist provide dental implant restoration?
Dr. Andrew Greenberg, of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA in the Charleston area, has worked with many patients in restoring their dental implants. After a periodontist has surgically placed dental implants, patients will with him for the final restoration. Depending on the reasons in which the dental implants were placed, restoration can be done in many different ways. Dental Crown When patients are using dental implants to restore a single tooth, they will need to have a dental crown fabricated and placed over the implant. This acts as a false tooth. The crown is made to cover the implant and to … Continue reading
How are dental implants placed?
A dental implant consists of a titanium screw and a crown. A small-diameter hole is drilled into the area where the tooth is missing in the jaw in order to guide the titanium screw that will hold the dental implant in place. To avoid damaging the jaw and facial structures, great care is taken by the dentist when boring the hole into the jaw bone. Once the hole has been drilled, the dental implants – metal screws of sterile titanium that are driven at very slow speed into the alveolar ridge or jaw bone – are placed into the jaw … Continue reading
Why should a Patient Consider Dental Implants?
Dental implants are an ideal option for people with generally good oral health who have lost one or more of their teeth due to disease or injury. Candidates for dental implants need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant. Dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, because they are able to replace teeth without the preparation of adjacent teeth. In a bridge, the teeth surrounding the site of the missing teeth must be shaved down and fitted with crowns. In addition, because dental implants have direct support unlike a bridge, the implant can absorb … Continue reading
How does a person decide if they are an ideal candidate for dental implants?
The best candidates for dental implants are non-smokers because smoking causes an increase of up to six times the chance that an implant may fail to integrate with the bone. Therefore, an ideal candidate will have healthy gums and bones so that the implants can integrate with the existing bone. In addition, there are other considerations involved in having dental implant surgery. For instance, the mandible or the lower jaw also has a better prognosis than upper implants because of the type of bone and density of the bone in this area. Another risk is the sinus proximity and nerve/artery … Continue reading
Dentist in Charleston explains when root canal therapy is best to save your tooth
Preventing damage to the teeth and gums and maintaining good oral health is an ongoing journey. However, many common procedures such as fillings and crowns are restorative by nature. Fillings are designed to repair damage caused by a cavity in the tooth. The filling material is anchored to surrounding, healthy tooth structure. Yet, decay or damage can’t always be repaired with a simple filling. Damage may be such that the tooth would fall apart without a crown, which caps the tooth so it doesn’t have to rely on natural tooth for support. A crown can also restore the appearance and … Continue reading
Residents in Charleston avoid extractions and save teeth with root canal treatment
Preventive care is a cornerstone of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA. In partnership with you, the dental team will address bacteria and decay before it results in an infection requiring root canal treatment. The practice’s foundation is built on restoring your mouth to health before an extraction or tooth replacement is the only option to get out of pain and get back to your life. In a case when the center of your tooth is infected, root canal treatment prevents serious complications, including: Progressive swelling and damage to tissues at the tip of the tooth Painful facial swelling from a pus-filled … Continue reading
Thorough consultation determines if root canal therapy is best for long-term health
While today’s dental patients can benefit from the most advanced technologies and techniques to replace a missing tooth, there is nothing quite like a natural tooth. For instance, a natural tooth is attached to the bone by a living periodontal ligament. This feature allows a tooth treated with root canal therapy to survive, even when it no longer has the inner pulp that was vital for the tooth’s development. Plus, the periodontal ligament acts as a shock absorber for the tooth. Since nerve endings are abundant within this structure, the periodontal ligament also serves a vital sensory function. It lets … Continue reading
How does the dental pulp become infected, and what can be done, besides a root canal, to deal with the problem?
The dental pulp inside of a tooth can be damaged in many ways, including trauma, cavities, or wear over time. Whenever the tooth structure is affected, it keeps it from adequately protecting the dental pulp and therefore causing it to become infected or damaged. The most common reason why the dental pulp becomes infected is due to an untreated cavity. Bacteria is in everyone’s mouth—in fact, it is completely normal and necessary. However, sometimes this bacteria may result in the formation of acid which can eat through enamel and dentin of a tooth if not removed with brushing and flossing. … Continue reading
What is Endodontics?
Nothing is as good as your natural teeth. Because nothing, not even the most advanced bridges and implants can completely replace the natural tooth. So it is important that all is done to protect them. Dental professionals stress the importance of proactive dentistry with preventative care. This includes brushing, flossing, and regular dental appointments with Dr. Andrew Greenberg. What is Endodontics and why is this important? Endodontics is one of the nine specialties of dentistry that is recognized by the American Dental Association. Endodontics deals with the tooth pulp, which is the tissue in the middle of the tooth. The … Continue reading
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.
