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Learn More About Dental Bonding

Learn More About Dental Bonding

Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored composite resin is applied to restore or improve your smile when you have chipped, fractured, decayed or discolored teeth. With exposure to a concentrated halogen light, this material actually “bonds” to the tooth for a healthy, natural-looking smile.

Bonding is among the easiest and most affordable of all dental procedures. Bonding usually only requires one visit. The bonding procedure removes less tooth enamel than other dental restorations and generally takes only about 30 to 60 minutes per tooth to complete.

Because the material used in bonding is not as strong as other dental restorations, bonding is usually best suited for small cosmetic changes or for restoration of teeth in areas of low bite pressure (for example, front teeth).

Your dentist will instruct you on how to protect your bonding restoration. With proper care, dental bonding usually lasts for several years, but as with most dental restorations they will someday require replacement.

Reasons for getting dental bonding:

  • To repair chipped or cracked teeth
  • To restore appearance of discolored teeth
  • An aesthetically pleasing alternative to amalgam (silver) fillings
  • To close gaps between teeth
  • To make teeth look longer or otherwise change their shape
  • To protect part of the tooth’s root that has become exposed due to gum recession

Usually only one appointment is required for a dental bonding procedure. First, your dentist will apply an etching solution to roughen the tooth’s surface so the bonding material can better adhere. Next, a resin that precisely matches the shade of your tooth will be carefully applied and shaped in layers. After each layer is applied it is hardened with a concentrated halogen light or laser. Finally, the doctor will carefully trim, shape and polish the bonding material. Unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth, anesthesia is usually not necessary.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about dental bonding or to schedule a smile consultation with one of our doctors.

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