These are esthetic restorations that can make your teeth appear whiter appear straighter. Bonding is a one visit procedure. It is not as color stable or as strong as Porcelain Veneers. A porcelain veneer is a thin shell that is bonded(glued) to your teeth. Either procedure can change:ColorShapeAlignmentBoth are good options depending on budget.
This is a full coverage replacement when a tooth either breaks or has a very large cavity in it. Crowns are typically done when a filling cannot strengthen the tooth. Crowns can be porcelain bonded to metal, all gold or all porcelain. Each type of crown has an indication for its use.Porcelain bonded to metal […]
These are cementable restorations when you have a missing tooth. One or possibly 2 teeth on either side of the space are prepared for crowns. This bridge is cemented to the teeth and is permanent. It does not come in and out.
Dental Bonding is a restoration procedure in which a tooth-colored resin is bonded to a tooth and cured with ultraviolet light. Bonding is faster and cheaper than veneers or crowns, and can thus be a good option to make small cosmetic improvements to your teeth. Unlike veneers and crowns, bonding can be done within one […]
Dentures:Removable Partial DenturesThis is a prosthesis that replaces multiple missing teeth. This is a less expensive alternative to a Fixed Bridge. This appliance can be metal and plastic or all plastic. Complete DenturesThis is a way to replace teeth when the patient has no teeth. With the advent of Implants, a complete denture can be stabilized […]
Dr. David M. Lovit – Teeth Whitening in Columbia, South CarolinaDr. Lovit Dentistry, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is committed to providing the most professional form of dental work possible. We know that your teeth are very important and that’s why we are here, we’re here to make sure that you receive professional oral care […]
Dental inlays and onlays are a more conservative approach to tooth restoration than full crowns. The are used to repair rear teeth that have mild to moderate tooth decay, or for cracked teeth where the damage does not warrant a dental crown. Porcelain, composite resin and sometimes gold are used to create inlays and onlays. […]
This is a combination of a tooth colored filling and a sealant. This is a way to remove only the small stains in the top surface of your tooth (typically with out anesthetic) then a sealant is placed over the composite. This is a very conservative way to treat a small cavity with no discomfort.
Sealants are a thin plastic covering placed, typically , on back teeth of children to prevent pit and fissure decay. We try to place sealants on children at age of 6 years old. This is the time of the eruption of the 1st ( 6 year ) molar. This is a simple procedure that will […]
