Update Your Smile Esthetics With Dental Bonding
Sometimes, the little things make the biggest difference - like repairing a chipped tooth or closing a small gap that’s been bothering you for years. Dental bonding is a straightforward, non-invasive cosmetic solution that can transform your smile in just one visit!
What Is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding, also known as tooth bonding, is an effective option for treating cosmetically damaged teeth. The process is matched to your teeth, shaped to look like the missing part of a chipped tooth, or used to build up teeth and fill in between them. This solution can also be used on a broken tooth to restore its size or painted over a stained tooth.
How Is Dental Bonding Done?
- Composite Resin: The process of dental bonding uses a specially formulated composite resin. This resin is applied in and over the affected areas in layers. From the outset, our dentist will examine your teeth to find a bonding solution that matches the color of your teeth. Once they do so, they will begin to prepare the tooth or teeth for application.
- Tooth Preparation: Preparation for dental bonding begins with our dentist or dental hygienist thoroughly cleaning your teeth. Our dentist will then slightly roughen the surface enamel of your teeth to ensure the resin develops a strong bond. They will cover the teeth in a solution that facilitates the bond as well, to ensure that the resin bonds to the tooth as strongly as possible.
- Bonding Application: After preparation, our dentist will apply the dental bonding to the tooth or teeth in question. They will apply the resin and give it a preliminary shaping and polishing. Once applied, our dentist uses a UV light that makes the resin harden and completes the bond to the tooth. At this point, our dentist can fully shape the resin to its final form.
Depending on an individual patient's eating and chewing tendencies, dental bonding can last up to ten years before needing to be redone. Our dentist will inform you of the best practices for maintaining dental bonding for years to come and practicing good oral hygiene. Call our friendly Dental By Nature dentist for a consultation!
Call Dental By Nature About Dental Bonding Today!
- Correct tooth chips, cracks, and discoloration
- Witness your smile enhancement swiftly
- Fill in minor gaps between teeth
- Boost your smile confidence
- Prioritize your oral well-being!