Family Dental Care

If you are missing one or more teeth, Dr. Natalie B. McCarthy may recommend a dental bridge as one of our replacement options. We offer a number of dental care options for replacing missing teeth to meet your individual needs and preferences. A dental bridge in Greenville, North Carolina, can improve your smile by:

If you are missing teeth, Dr. Natalie McCarthy may recommend implants. Dental implants are quite versatile and can replace a single tooth, a few teeth, or all of the teeth. If a single tooth is missing, we use a crown to restore the implant and replace the tooth. If you are missing multiple teeth, dental implants can be used to hold dentures in place and provide a restoration that is more secure and stable than is provided by traditional removable dentures. Dr. Natalie B. McCarthy will help you determine whether a dental implant is the best available dental care option for restoring your smile.

Dental implants are designed to function, look, and feel like your natural teeth. Implants can last a lifetime with proper care, and no one will be able to tell that you were missing a tooth. For more information about dental implants, we invite you to call or visit our office in Greenville, North Carolina, today.

There are two main types of dental fillings: amalgam fillings and composite fillings. We are pleased to provide composite fillings at Dr. Natalie B. McCarthy’s dental office located in Greenville, NC. Composite fillings are made of a material called composite resin. This resin can be matched to your natural tooth color for a natural-looking, aesthetic effect. Amalgam fillings, on the other hand, are silver in color. In addition, amalgam fillings contain mercury, which may be harmful to your health. Composite fillings contain no mercury and are safe for your smile and overall health.

If a tooth suffers from decay or damage, our dentist may recommend a dental filling in Greenville, North Carolina. After removing the decay from the tooth, we carefully clean the tooth, then fill it with composite resin. Our dentist skillfully shapes the resin to fit the tooth comfortably and aesthetically. We welcome you to call or visit us today to learn more and to schedule your next dental care appointment at our practice.

When a tooth is decayed or damaged, Dr. Natalie B. McCarthy will carefully evaluate whether a crown is the best available option for repairing the tooth. Crowns are very versatile; in addition to repairing damaged teeth, a dental crown, can be used to:

If you are a candidate for crown repair, rely on the dental practice of Natalie B. McCarthy, DDS, PA. The procedure generally requires two visits. At the first visit, our family dentist will apply local anesthesia and use dental tools to reshape the tooth. This will prepare the tooth for the crown by making room for the crown to fit over it. An impression is taken to create the crown, and a temporary tooth is put in place. At the second visit, the permanent dental crown will be cemented in place. First, the temporary crown will be removed, and then the dentist will make sure the new crown will fit just right. If adjustments need to be made, you may have to come back again.

Your crown does not need any special care other than continuing to follow good oral hygiene practices, including brushing and flossing. Avoid hard and sticky foods to prevent damage to your new crown. It should last for many years, depending on how well you care for it and follow good oral hygiene practices.

If your smile requires a crown repair, we welcome you to reach out to us today. We are eager to improve your smile!

At our dental office, we believe that preventive dentistry is important yet simple. Be sure to visit our dental office at least twice a year; during these routine visits, our dentist and dental team will make sure that your smile is healthy. If needed, we will recommend preventive dental care services like sealants and fluoride treatment. These help to prevent tooth decay. We may also recommend a mouth guard or night guard, which can help to protect your smile from damage caused by sports injuries, teeth grinding (bruxism), and other factors. It is also essential that you practice good dental hygiene to keep your smile healthy. This should include brushing and flossing your teeth every day and maintaining a balanced diet with a limited amount of sugary foods.