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Charleston dentist discusses power of porcelain veneers for smile improvement
Since every patient is unique, Mouth Carolina Dentistry appreciates the importance of offering more than one option for each type of treatment. For this reason, Dr. Andrew Greenberg can place 2 different types of veneers to recontour and whiten teeth, or smooth chips and close gaps: Porcelain veneers Resin-based composite veneers Both types of veneers are designed to replace the outermost portion of the tooth, known as the protective enamel covering. In turn, each option is applied to the front of the tooth. Composite veneers, however, are made from a mix of glass and resin. Porcelain veneers are made from … Continue reading
From discoloration to diastema, porcelain veneers correct many Charleston SC smile concerns
It is a relief to know there is a solution for every dental condition that detracts from the appearance of your smile, courtesy of Mouth Carolina Dentistry. For many patients, porcelain veneers can be the path to a brighter, better-looking smile. Since this treatment option corrects a range of dental conditions, you may find that veneers look better and are easier to clean. Perhaps gaps between poorly spaced teeth are covered; you may find food no longer collects in gaps or crowded areas. These areas can provide a breeding ground for the bacteria that promote tooth decay and gum disease, … Continue reading
West Ashley, SC area Dentist describes the care of Dental Veneers
Patients with dental veneers in the West Ashley, SC often ask their dentist how they are supposed to maintain them to improve their longevity. Dr. Andrew Greenberg of Mouth Carolina Dentistry can help patients understand how important it is to maintain dental veneers to ensure they have a beautiful smile for many years! Porcelain veneers, also known as dental veneers, are thin pieces of ceramic that are custom-fabricated for patients to cover up areas of imperfections in their smile. Veneers can disguise problems such as staining, breakage, unwanted spaces, and even unusually shaped teeth. They are bonded over the front … Continue reading
Do Porcelain Veneers Require Special Care?
Porcelain veneers are a wonderful alternative to a number of cosmetic dental procedures, such as dentures, teeth whitening, and long-term orthodontics. Whether you opt for porcelain veneers because of misaligned teeth or a stained tooth, your good oral hygiene will help to be sure your new smile stands the test of time. With proper home care and regular dental visits, porcelain veneers can last ten years or more, so it is important to keep them looking their best. Just like a regular tooth, make sure your veneers are kept clean – free from bacteria and plaque. Although the veneer itself … Continue reading
Veneers Before and After
Are you in love with your smile? If not, porcelain veneers may be the solution that you’ve been seeking. They are conservative, and involve very little enamel reduction. However, this versatile treatment can visually correct a wide variety of cosmetic concerns. What you should know before getting veneers There are many types or brands of veneers, and virtually endless design options. You may wonder what is best, but there is not a simple answer. What is best for one person may be a poor choice for another. In fact, the single most important decision that you will make is choosing … Continue reading
Charleston dentist discusses merits of ceramic veneers for cosmetic improvement
It’s no surprise porcelain bowls and vases have survived millennia, given this type of ceramic’s strength and beautiful translucency. Since the early 20th century dentists have acknowledged what the ancients knew, deeming porcelain a preferred way to correct cosmetic damage. Dr. Greenberg also applies natural artistic talent and training when designing Ceramic Veneers in Charleston SC at Mouth Carolina Dentistry. Why veneers Dr. Greenberg uses composite resin or porcelain to cover up chips, cracks, pits, and stubborn discoloration. Veneers may also be used to reshape worn or visually-distracting teeth, or to close gaps. Also known as direct veneers or bonding, … Continue reading
Discover the benefits different types of veneers in Charleston
There are many benefits of veneers in Charleston. Veneer Types, however, make a big difference and are also associated with unique benefits. Veneer basics All veneers are dental material made to look, feel, and function like natural and healthy tooth structure. When properly applied to the front of your tooth, it should be indistinguishable in form and function from surrounding, untreated teeth. Why people like veneers Veneers conservatively address many flaws. They cover stubborn stains, close gaps, give the appearance of repositioned teeth, camouflage chips, and reshape or lengthen worn or otherwise undesirably-shaped teeth. Types of veneers There are two … Continue reading
Charleston dentist discusses what to expect before and after veneers
Within a visit or two, you can get a whiter, chip-free, gap-free, and more uniform-looking smile, just like the beautiful patients featured in Mouth Carolina Dentistry’s Smile Gallery did! You can see these fellow Charleston area patients’ veneers, and their before and after photos, right on this website. With a unique combination of artistic talents and dental training, Dr. Greenberg skillfully applies a thin layer of material to the tooth as a corrective treatment. This dental material may be applied either directly to the surface of the tooth or indirectly using other material. The direct method is also known as … Continue reading
The Veneers procedure
Dental veneers are one of the less intrusive procedures in dentistry, but there is still a lot that goes into the fine treatment of having a veneer placed properly. The most important step in the procedure is talking to your dentist to find out exactly how the veneer will help you and your dental needs. Getting a veneer usually requires three appointments – one for consultation and the other two for the preparation and placement. Depending on your needs, one or more teeth can have veneers placed on them simultaneously. First, the tooth surface is trimmed to prepare it for … Continue reading
What are Veneers for Teeth in Charleston?
Cosmetic dentistry allows dentists such as Dr. Greenberg to provide patients with stunning, healthy smiles. Not only does he provide general dentistry that maintains healthy teeth, he is also able to offer cosmetic treatments and procedures that can improve the way a patient’s smile looks. One of these treatments is porcelain veneers. What are veneers for teeth? In Charleston, Dr. Greenberg of Mouth Carolina Dentistry provides veneers for patients who want to change the appearance of one or many teeth in their smile. Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that are custom made to match the patient’s existing teeth and … Continue reading
