Spartanburg Dentist Explains Porcelain Veneers and CrownsSpartanburg Family Dentistry’s Dr. S. Pickens Anderson educates patients about porcelain veneers and crowns before deciding which is best for getting the pearly whites patients desire.by S. Pickens anderson Tuesday, June 08, 2010
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA – When it comes to making aesthetic improvements to the alignment and shade of the teeth, there are a couple of popular options: porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns. Spartanburg Dentist Dr. S. Pickens Anderson helps his patients determine which treatment is best, based on their current oral health. Although they help achieve similar results, veneers and crowns are indicated for different reasons, Pickens said. Porcelain veneers are thin layers of porcelain affixed to the tooth mainly for cosmetic purposes. They often are ideal for changing a tooth’s shape, correcting minor alignment issues, closing gaps between teeth and improving discoloration. In some cases, they can be used to correct small chips in teeth and since they are stain resistant, coffee, tobacco and red wine will not fade the bright smile they produce, he said. He noted that veneers are not ideal if teeth are weak or full of fillings, which could jeopardize the tooth’s structure. To place veneers- a customized, permanent cosmetic dental improvement- Anderson removes about .5 mm from the front of the natural tooth to allow enough room for the new veneer. This amount resembles the thickness of a chicken egg’s shell. “Ideally, you want to remove enough tooth surfaces to equal the thickness of the veneer that will be placed,” Anderson said. “Closely matching those thicknesses enable me to place veneers that look exactly like natural teeth, as opposed to making the teeth appear bulky, which often is a dead giveaway that someone has had cosmetic dental work done. My goal is to make it look as though your natural teeth are perfectly straight, even and white.” After reducing the tooth surface, Anderson takes an impression of the teeth that have been prepped for veneers. That impression is sent to a dental laboratory to custom make the patient’s permanent veneers. In the mean time, the patient is fitted with temporary veneers to wear for about two weeks until the permanent replacements are ready. Once the permanent veneers arrive, a follow-up appointment is necessary to permanently bond them to the fronts of the teeth. In cases where patients have more significant problems they want to correct, porcelain crowns can be the answer, Anderson said. Severely crooked, chipped, broken and decayed teeth often need the strength of a crown to provide a natural-looking restoration. While veneers are affixed to the front of the teeth, a crown encases each tooth, which can restore strength and structure. Crowns can be achieved in two visits. The first visit involves the preparatory work of reshaping and buffing down the teeth so the crown can be placed in a manner that appears natural and not bulky. Impressions are taken and sent to a dental laboratory, where the porcelain crowns are created to fit each individual tooth. Then Anderson fits the patient with temporary crowns to wear while the permanent replacements are made, he said. The second appointment involves placing the permanent crowns. Minor adjustments may be made at this time to achieve a perfect fit before the crowns are permanently sealed into place. When Anderson decided to offer these cosmetic dentistry procedures in his practice, he began working with a board certified prosthodontist who specialized in crown and bridge work. Over the five years he worked with the specialist, Anderson learned the best methods for achieving the highest quality results, he said. His best affirmations have come in the form of pleased patients. Anderson recalls a patient of his who could have benefited from braces. Seeing that she also had dark teeth, he decided to use porcelain crowns to straighten and lighten her teeth. “I think she didn’t realize that you could make that big of a change,” he said. Learn More If you need a dentist in Spartanburg, want more information on porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns, or you wish to schedule an appointment, please call (864) 585-5246 or visit http://www.spartanburgfamilydentistry.com/. The office is located at 271 South Pine St. About Dr. S. Pickens Anderson Dr. S. Pickens Anderson, a graduate of Presbyterian College, received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps at Fort Benning, Georgia, before starting his dental practice more than 25 years ago. Dr. Anderson, a member of the American Dental Association, Spartanburg County Dental Society, South Carolina Dental Association, and Piedmont District Dental Society, volunteers in his community. He enjoys spending time with his family and dogs. Spartanburg Family Dentistry invites those interested in cosmetic dental work into their practice. Office hours are Mondays through Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays by appointment. Take advantage of the website specials and schedule online, too. © 2010 Prodentite and Dr. S. Pickens Anderson. Authorization to post is granted, with the stipulation that Prodentite is credited as sole source. Linking to other sites from this press release is strictly prohibited, with the exception of herein imbedded links. -end- General |
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