Dental bonding is a technique in which a tooth-colored resin material ( a composite of plastic fillers ) is layered into or over a tooth to restore or improve the appearance, function, or stability of your smile.
Using a special ultraviolet light, the composite resin is “bonded” to the tooth, restoring the natural form, esthetics, and shape of the dentition in just one visit. Dental bonding is chosen as an option to restore several conditions. These include, but may not be limited to, the following:
• To eliminate spaces between teeth
• To lengthen teeth ( make them look longer )
• To change the shape of a tooth
• To repair cavities ( decay ) in teeth
• To replace silver amalgam restorations as a cosmetic alternative to traditional fillings
• To cover an exposed root surface caused by gum recession ( receding gums )
• To fix chipped, fractured, or cracked teeth
• To mask discolored teeth or unsightly stains
Unless used to fill cavities, dental bonding usually does not require dental anesthesia. As one of the less costly dental cosmetic procedures, bonding requires very little removal of tooth enamel in the restoration of a beautiful and healthy mouth, allowing us to create that “Smile You Would Be Proud To Wear…ANYWHERE!”.
While dentists will often do everything possible to save a tooth no matter the age of the patient, there are some situations where tooth extraction is necessary. When it comes to removing teeth, there are two different types of extractions a dentist or oral surgeon can use depending on the reason for removal: Simple extraction…
Choosing a general dentist to address gum disease is essential. General dentists undergo many years of training in order to learn how to provide their patients with optimal dental care services. One of the more important services they offer is dental check-ups, as this type of dental appointment is one that can help prevent a…
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