Cosmetic Dental Bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-coloured resin material (a durable plastic material) is used to repair a decayed, small fractured, or discoloured tooth. Bonding is one of the easiest ways to create whiter and natural-looking perfect teeth.

Benefits Of Dental Bonding

The composite resin used in bonding is shaped and polished to match the other natural teeth. Resin is a soft plastic substance which can be easily moulded around cracks and crevices. The resin material is matched to the natural shade of your teeth to create a natural look. Other than it being the less expensive method, dental bonding provides many other advantages, such as:

  • There is little to no removal of tooth enamel, making dental bonding a less invasive procedure.
  • Anaesthesia is not used unless the bond is filling a cavity.
  • Dental bonding can be done in one session of 30-60 minutes. But it would take more than one visit if you have more than one tooth.
  • If you take proper care, dental bonding can last for 5-10 years.
  • Dental bonding is cost effective. Compared to porcelain veneers and braces, dental bonding can save you a lot of money and provide you with similar results.

Issues That Dental Bonding Can Solve

Chipped Teeth

Chipped teeth may make people uncomfortable while talking or smiling. Dental bonding can solve this issue. Dentists match the shade and shape of the chipped tooth to match the natural tooth. This way, people with fractured teeth can achieve a complete tooth structure and a perfect smile.

Closing Gaps

Dental bonding can be applied to one or more teeth to close the gaps between them. Resin can be customized to match your teeth for a natural look of perfectly spaced teeth without spacing.

Restoring Decayed Teeth

Composite resin can be used to repair a tooth damaged by decay. After the decay is removed, composite is bonded directly to fill the cavity and provide strength back to the tooth. It is custom shaded to match the natural tooth shade so that the filling is unrecognizable in your mouth.

Changing The Shape Of Your Teeth

If you have teeth that naturally appear smaller than the other, dental bonding can build up your tooth to match and create an even and perfect smile.

Discoloured Teeth

Some people have yellow or highly discoloured teeth, and are not comfortable smiling or laughing. Dental bonding can hide severely discoloured teeth to create a whiter, brighter smile.

Your dentist will choose a resin to match the shade of your natural tooth and surrounding teeth. Your tooth will be cleaned and bonded to create optimal strength and filling retention.  The resin is placed and will be hardened with an ultraviolet light. After the resin hardens, your dentist will trim and shape it to match the natural shape of the tooth.  When the procedure is done, no one will be able to tell where the natural tooth ended, and bonding began. Tea, coffee, cigarettes and other substances can stain the resin. It is advisable to avoid foods or beverages that can stain teeth for at least for 48 hours after your treatment. Daily brushing and flossing , and regular hygiene visits with your dentist will ensure your dental bonding remains healthy.

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