West Ashley area dentist describes the use of a bridge to replace a missing tooth
The thought of having to replace teeth in the smile makes many patients in the West Ashley area cringe. It often brings to mind unattractive, ill-fitting dentures. However, patients have a wide range of solutions available to them when they need to repair their smile with false teeth, including dental bridges.
A dental bridge is used to replace just one tooth or several teeth within the smile. They can be used to enhance function and aesthetics. These restorations are not removable in the same way a partial denture is. This ceramic piece is made to bond over the adjacent teeth for support and place a false tooth called a pontic in the gap left behind. A bridge is made by preparing the surrounding teeth with the removal of enamel, and then taking impressions which are used to create a mold for the ceramist to fabricate the restoration. The impressions are mailed to a laboratory where the bridge is made to the dentist’s specifications.
Dr. Andrew Greenberg of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA encourages patients to consider these restorations. They have several benefits, including:
- Permanency
- Durability
- Beauty
- Function
- Easy to care for
Bridges are a wonderful option for patients who want to avoid the use of removable dentures, or who do not want to pay for the out-of-pocket costs of dental implants. Those with dental insurance often find that bridges may also be covered in part or in full, so speaking with our front office team about coverage and reimbursement for certain restorations is essential in lowering the cost of treatment.
The team of Mouth Carolina Dentistry, PA is excited to assist patients in improving their smile with the use of dental restorations such as dental bridges. If you are interested in learning more about the solutions available in our practice, contact the team and request a consultation visit with Dr. Andrew Greenberg. We welcome patients in the West Ashley area and surrounding communities to seek general, preventative, and restorative dentistry treatments through our state-of-the-art dental practice with many years of combined experience with our dental staff.
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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.
