Cosmetic Dentistry has certainly changed over
the years, and thanks to a procedure known as Dental Bonding, you can have a
new smile in as little as one dental appointment.
According to Colgate, Dental Bonding is a
cosmetic dental procedure that involves the application of a composite tooth
colored resin to repair chipped, discolored, decayed, or fractured teeth.
Dental Bonding can even be used to close that unsightly gap between your two
front teeth.
Dental Bonding is easy and inexpensive and
can also be used to replace silver amalgam fillings and older dental
restorations that have discolored over the years. Dental Bonding is also a
wonderful way to brighten teeth that have stains that will not budge with tooth
whitening products.
People who have had to deal with gum recession can also benefit from Dental Bonding as it can be used to protect the
portion of the root that has receded from the gum line.
Unless you are having a filling replaced or acavity filled with Dental Bonding material there is no need for shots or anesthetic.
During your initial exam, your dentist will
determine if you are a good candidate for Dental Bonding. If your teeth and
gums are in good shape, an appointment will be scheduled for Dental Bonding.
During the Dental Bonding procedure, your dentist will first choose a composite resin color from a shade guide that best
matches your natural teeth. Once the color has been chosen, your dentist will
abrade or etch the surface of the tooth that is to be bonded in order to
roughen it. After etching, a conditioning liquid will be applied to adhere the
bonding material to the tooth.
Once the tooth has been prepared, your dentist, much like a sculptor, will apply the putty like plastic resin in order
to smooth and mold it into shape. Once satisfied, your dentist will hard the
resin with a laser or ultraviolet light. After the resin has hardened, your
dentist will further shape and trim before polishing the tooth to match the
rest of the surface of the tooth.
Dental Bonding takes between 30 and 60
minutes per tooth and may require additional dental appointments if more than
one tooth is being bonded.
If you would like more information, schedule an appointment with your dentist who will be able to determine if you are a
good candidate for Dental Bonding.
