One of the simplest and least expensive of all the cosmetic dentistry procedures available today is dental bonding. With the advent of tooth-colored composites, it became possible to add material to natural teeth and blend it in. The resulting change in your smile can be dramatic!
Dental Bonding for a Nicer Smile
A small imperfection in a tooth edge or surface can create an unpleasant aesthetic effect. The following types of flaws can be repaired, usually in one dental visit:
- Chipped teeth
- Worn teeth (from bruxism or tooth grinding)
- Small cracks that don’t penetrate to the pulp
- Stains not successfully removed by professional tooth whitening
- Gaps between teeth
- Uneven or rough tooth surfaces
- Inconsistencies in the length of adjacent teeth
How Dental Bonding is Done
Usually requiring one visit only, the dental bonding process goes like this:
- In most cases, no anesthesia is needed.
- To prepare the tooth for the bonding material, a phosphoric solution is applied to the surface of the tooth. This liquid is painless and mild.
- Dr. Alexandrunas then determines which shade of white best matches the color of nearby teeth and applies that particular color of composite resin to correct the fault.
- The bonding material is shaped to create the best appearance, then hardened.
- Polishing finishes off the work, so the tooth surface feels smooth to your tongue and is almost indistinguishable from your other teeth.
Make an appointment at Granville Dental in Granville, Ohio. See Dr. Alexandrunas about fixing minor faults with bonding. Call (740) 587-4891 or fill out this online contact form.