If you have tooth imperfections it's normal to feel self-conscious. Maybe your teeth are chipped, discolored, or misshapen.
Dental bonding provides a fast, easy, and minimally invasive solution for correcting your tooth function and restore your confidence to smile.
What is dental bonding?
This cosmetic dental procedure applies a tooth-colored resin material to your area of concern. The resin can be shaped and then hardened with a special light that actually bonds the material to your natural tooth structure.
Dental bonding is a versatile treatment that can be used to restore a variety of cosmetic and functional issues.
- Teeth that chipped or cracked
- Teeth that are discolored or stained
- Gaps between your teeth
- Teeth that are misshapen
- Teeth that are worn
- Teeth that are slightly misaligned and that don't require orthodontic treatment
The bonding process is designed to blend with the natural shape and color of your teeth. And unlike other cosmetic dental procedures such as veneers, dental bonding requires no extensive tooth preparation prior to being applied and preserves more of your natural tooth structure.
What happens during the dental bonding procedure?
The treatment can typically be completed in one office visit. The procedure requires 30 minutes to one hour per tooth being treated.
The steps required for dental bonding include:
- An initial consultation to examine your teeth and clarify your treatment goals.
- Preparation of the tooth or teeth to be treated and matching the resin to your natural tooth shade.
- Application of the bonding material to mold and shape the resin for your desired functional and appearance results.
- Bonding and hardening the applied resin with a special curing light to strengthen and secure it to your tooth surfaces.
- Finishing and finalizing the shape of the material to ensure that it blends with your surrounding teeth.
The benefits you can expect from dental bonding treatment
Dental bonding is fast and convenient
As mentioned, you can expect to complete the treatment in one dental visit without the need for time-consuming lab work or a return visit.
Dental bonding is minimally invasive
Typically no tooth enamel will be removed and the procedure preserves most of your natural tooth structure compared to dental veneers or dental crowns.
Dental bonding is cost-effective
The treatment is an affordable option by comparison to other cosmetic dental treatments - including some orthodontics.
Dental bonding is versatile
Bonding can be used to treat small tooth imperfections such as chips or small gaps between your teeth and cover discoloration.
Dental bonding preserves your natural tooth appearance
The resin material used for bonding can be matched to your natural tooth color giving you a seamless and attractive smile.
Consider dental bonding as an excellent option for correcting minor tooth flaws and functional issues. Start by consulting with a dentist about the benefits of dental bonding for your specific tooth issue.
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