North Myrtle Beach is about an hour and fifteen minutes from our Oleander Drive office, north on US-17 across the state line.
North Myrtle Beach patients cross the state line to see us, which is worth naming directly: there is no shortage of dentists in Horry County, so the ones who make this drive are usually looking for prosthodontic training specifically.
The most common reason is a complex case that has already been attempted. Implants that will not stay stable, a full arch that never fit right, a bite rebuilt in a way that did not hold. Retreatment is harder than doing it correctly the first time, and it is a large part of what a prosthodontist does.
We regularly see patients from Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent Beach, and Little River, and from across the area around the Cherry Grove Pier, Barefoot Landing.
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Dental bonding — also called a composite restoration — is tooth-colored resin sculpted directly onto a tooth to repair decay, a chip, a worn edge, or a small gap. It is shaped, hardened, and polished in a single visit, with no lab work and no second appointment.
The material is matched to the shade of your existing teeth, so the repair blends in and no dark metal shows. Because it bonds to the tooth surface, very little healthy structure has to be removed — which is what makes it the most conservative option in cosmetic dentistry.
Bonding is not always the right answer. It stains over time where porcelain does not, and it will not carry the load on a heavily broken tooth. For a chipped front corner or a narrow gap it is often the better choice; for a whole tooth changing shape and color, see porcelain veneers or a crown. Our comparison of dental bonding vs. veneers walks through where the line falls.
We remove any decay or damaged areas, clean the tooth, and place a tooth-colored composite material that is shaped and polished to match your natural tooth.
We examine your teeth and determine if a composite restoration is the best option for repairing damage or decay.
The damaged or decayed portion of the tooth is gently removed, and the area is cleaned.
A tooth-colored material is placed, shaped, and hardened to restore strength and appearance.
Your tooth is restored to a natural look and function, blending seamlessly with your smile.
We focus on restoring teeth in a way that looks natural and feels comfortable. Every restoration is carefully matched to your smile so it blends in beautifully and functions properly.
Being in another state changes nothing clinically, but it can affect how your dental plan processes out-of-state claims. Bring your insurance details to the consultation and we will help you work out what to expect.
North Myrtle Beach is about an hour and fifteen minutes from our Oleander Drive office, north on US-17 across the state line.