Charleston restorative and cosmetic dentistry practice: A beautiful smile starts with a healthy mouth
Some of the most requested cosmetic dental procedures are also restorative in nature. Crowns, bonding, and veneers reportedly all surpass whitening treatments in terms of “popularity.” These procedures can cover up pitted, dark, or spotted areas and stains. Such common treatments may also smooth chips or make a tooth that sticks out in a distracting way more uniform in appearance with surrounding teeth.
In fact, it’s a misconception that cosmetic dental procedures are exclusively focused on making your smile look better. A healthy mouth looks better. Many of the procedures characterized as “cosmetic” are done more frequently out of necessity than as an elective procedure. When a composite resin or porcelain veneer is applied to the teeth it rebuilds enamel that may have been lost due to wear over time, as the result of grinding, or as acidic drinks and foods have wreaked havoc on this protective covering.
Esthetic tooth-colored fillings and crowns can restore the appearance of a tooth pitted or discolored as the result of decay or disease, just as these materials also fill in and rebuild the structure necessary for a patient to properly bite, chew, and perform other basic functions.
In other words, the chips, uneven spacing or shapes, and discoloration may be either a primary concern or secondary to a condition that may have caused these unwanted features in the first place, such as tooth decay and gum disease.
Regardless of if the “cosmetic” motivation for a dental procedure is the primary concern or is secondary to a condition like gum disease, Dr. Greenberg combines the knowledge of and experience with Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry to rebuild Charleston area patients’ smiles naturally.
He takes into account how your teeth appear in relation to the rest of your mouth and face. Procedures like composite resin veneers very much depend on the skill of the dentist, because the material is manipulated to resurface, reshape, or reposition the tooth. Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA professionals combine such skill with technology that allows for the improved smile to be visualized before committing to a specific procedure.
Dr. Greenberg also takes into account the existing function of your teeth before recommending cosmetic improvements. If you have active disease, for example, the Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA will work with you to restore the oral health that often goes hand-in-hand with good overall health. A beautiful smile is a nice side effect, too! Get one step closer to a better smile by first calling (843)751 4262 to schedule an appointment.
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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.
