Dental Bonding Tooth bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure used to treat cracked, chipped, or discolored teeth. During this procedure, our dentist at Town Center Dental will use a tooth-colored resin and a special light to bond the material to the tooth and restore your smile. Bonding is a simple and cost-effective solution compared to other procedures such as crowns and veneers. OptionsOur dentist will consider tooth bonding as an option to repair a defect or imperfection within a tooth. This mainly includes decayed teeth, cracked or chipped teeth, and discolored teeth. Bonding can be used to close spaces between teeth or make teeth longer. When gums recede, bonding can also be used to protect an exposed portion of a tooth's root. ProcedureDental bonding is a quick and non-invasive procedure, multiple appointments are not required, and neither is a local anesthetic. Anesthesia will only be used if the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth. In this case, your dentist will need to remove the area of decay using a laser, drill, or air abrasion instrument. For the first step of the bonding process, our dentist will choose a shade of composite resin that matches your teeth. Then the dentist will roughen the surface of your tooth and apply a conditioning liquid. This will help the bonding adhere to the tooth. Next, the dentist will apply composite resin over the tooth, then mold and shape the tooth. Finally, ultraviolet light will be used to harden the material. This procedure will take 30 to 60 minutes in total to complete. AftercareBonding material can chip, so the most important part of aftercare is avoiding bad habits that can damage teeth. This includes biting nails, eating ice, or chewing on hard inedible objects like pens. Otherwise, your bonded teeth do not require any special care. Be sure to practice good oral hygiene habits by flossing and brushing your teeth twice a day or after each meal, using antiseptic toothpaste and mouthwash, and scheduling cleanings with our dental healthcare provider every six months. Advantages And Disadvantages of Tooth BondingThere are limitations to dental bonding. Tooth bonding is best suited for small cosmetic issues concerning your teeth. Bonding materials do not last as long as fillings, crowns, or veneers, and they are also not as strong. Additionally, tooth bonding is only suitable for teeth with very low bite pressure. This means that tooth bonding is normally only used to treat the front teeth. However, as far as cosmetic dental procedures go, bonding is the easiest and least expensive form of treatment. Additionally, tooth bonding requires the least amount of existing tooth enamel to be removed in order to treat damaged teeth. Tooth bonding can be done in just one visit. Allow our experienced dental professionals at Town Center Dental to repair your smile with a tooth-bonding treatment. Please allow us to be your trusted dental care office and call us today at 636-273-5866. |
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