Tooth Bonding
What is tooth bonding?
It is a cosmetic dental service used to repair the structure and appearance of damaged teeth. It can fix decay, chips, cracks, gaps, oddly shaped teeth, and teeth that are too long or too short. Sometimes it can even be used to whiten teeth that are stained. It is also the best way to replace lost dental fillings.
How many types of tooth bonding procedures?
There are two types of bonding. The type that you need will depend on your situation. It will depend on how small or how large of a correction you are going to require.
How long does the process take at the dentist's office?
Tooth bonding can be done in a single visit if all we need to do is replace fillings. When we do more complicated procedures, we may need more than one visit.
For small corrections like replacement fillings or repairs to surface damage can be done in one office visit.
These are one appointment fillings which are color-matched to the tooth and are bonded to the surface for added strength. These are most appropriate for small fillings and front fillings as they may not be as durable for large fillings.
For larger corrections that require dental lab work, we will need to make two appointments. This often happens when bonding is used in conjunction with a procedure like a post and core, or as filling beneath a cosmetic dental crown that has to be custom manufactured and placed
How is tooth bonding done?
A special composite resin is used to improve the condition or color of teeth. The process begins with the application of a special conditioning gel. This gel etches the tooth enamel so it will be easier for the resign to bond with its surface.
The composite is then applied and sculpted into the desired shape. The color of the resin will have been pre-mixed to match the color of healthy, natural teeth. The amount of resin applied depends upon the degree of damage we have to repair.
After we have finished the application and sculpting of the tooth bonding resin, we then harden it with a special high intensity light.
Who is a candidate for tooth bonding?
Anyone with small gaps between their teeth, chips in their teeth, or cracked teeth can benefit from cosmetic bonding. This restoration procedure is also very effective for patients who have discolored teeth, teeth of varying lengths, tooth decay, and even gum recession.
Tooth bonding is very strong and will last for a good long time, improving your teeth’s appearance and functionality. However, if you smoke, keep in mind that cosmetic dental resin is porous and can be stained by cigarette smoke very easily.
It is a cosmetic dental service used to repair the structure and appearance of damaged teeth. It can fix decay, chips, cracks, gaps, oddly shaped teeth, and teeth that are too long or too short. Sometimes it can even be used to whiten teeth that are stained. It is also the best way to replace lost dental fillings.
How many types of tooth bonding procedures?
There are two types of bonding. The type that you need will depend on your situation. It will depend on how small or how large of a correction you are going to require.
How long does the process take at the dentist's office?
Tooth bonding can be done in a single visit if all we need to do is replace fillings. When we do more complicated procedures, we may need more than one visit.
For small corrections like replacement fillings or repairs to surface damage can be done in one office visit.
These are one appointment fillings which are color-matched to the tooth and are bonded to the surface for added strength. These are most appropriate for small fillings and front fillings as they may not be as durable for large fillings.
For larger corrections that require dental lab work, we will need to make two appointments. This often happens when bonding is used in conjunction with a procedure like a post and core, or as filling beneath a cosmetic dental crown that has to be custom manufactured and placed
How is tooth bonding done?
A special composite resin is used to improve the condition or color of teeth. The process begins with the application of a special conditioning gel. This gel etches the tooth enamel so it will be easier for the resign to bond with its surface.
The composite is then applied and sculpted into the desired shape. The color of the resin will have been pre-mixed to match the color of healthy, natural teeth. The amount of resin applied depends upon the degree of damage we have to repair.
After we have finished the application and sculpting of the tooth bonding resin, we then harden it with a special high intensity light.
Who is a candidate for tooth bonding?
Anyone with small gaps between their teeth, chips in their teeth, or cracked teeth can benefit from cosmetic bonding. This restoration procedure is also very effective for patients who have discolored teeth, teeth of varying lengths, tooth decay, and even gum recession.
Tooth bonding is very strong and will last for a good long time, improving your teeth’s appearance and functionality. However, if you smoke, keep in mind that cosmetic dental resin is porous and can be stained by cigarette smoke very easily.
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