Bonding

THE GOAL OF ESTHETIC DENTISTRY 

The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to turn a dull smile ...

                                            ...into a dazzling one. 

 

We have several options to restore teeth that—
 
  • are crooked.
  • are chipped.
  • are stained or discolored.
  • have a gap
  • have uneven gums.    
 

 WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?

Before we begin any treatment, we talk with you about your personal goals for your smile and perform a thorough exam to check your oral health. Close-up photographs will be taken and shown on a computer screen so that, together, we can talk about what it is exactly that you want to improve with your smile. It is important that we maintain good function in addition to enhancing beauty.

In planning your treatment, we will discuss what treatment options will best achieve the goals you have for your smile. These may include one or a combination of: 

  • Invisalign “invisible” braces
  • Porcelain veneers
  • Porcelain crowns
  • Bonding
  • Implants
  • Zoom whitening

Cosmetic dentistry can help enhance your confidence, improve the health of your teeth, and often, give you a more youthful smile. No age is to old to have a more pleasing smile. If you have unattractive teeth, we can design a plan to help you get the smile you have always wanted.

BONDING

Bonding is a common solution for:

  • Fixing or repairing chipped or cracked teeth
  • Reducing unsightly gaps or spaces between teeth
  • Hiding discoloration or faded areas on the tooth’s surface

Often, composite boding is used to improve the appearance of your teeth and enhance your smile. As the name indicates, composite resin material is bonded to an existing tooth. Unlike veneers or crowns, composite bonding removes little, if any, of the original tooth.

Composite bonding has many advantages:

  • It is a quick process, which typically lasts less than one hour.
  • It usually does not require any anesthetic
  • It does not reduce the tooth’s original structure and is relatively inexpensive.
  • Composite resins come in many different shades and provide better matching of shades to the natural color of your teeth.
  • Composite bonds, however, are not as durable and long-lasting as veneers and crowns and may need to be re-touched or replaced in the future.

Composite bonds stain more easily and therefore require proper care and regular cleaning. In order to ensure the longest possible duration of the bonding, composites should be brushed and flossed daily. Common staining elements include coffee, tea, dark wine, tobacco, foods and candy.