Dental bonding is a highly effective and minimally invasive cosmetic dental procedure that can dramatically improve the appearance of your smile. Using a tooth-colored composite resin, Dr. Kevin Golden at Thrive Dental can repair chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth, close gaps between teeth, and even change their overall shape. This procedure is usually completed in just one visit, making it a convenient option for busy individuals.
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Why Should I Get Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is a versatile treatment that can address a wide range of cosmetic dental issues. If you're self-conscious about cracked, chipped, or discolored teeth, dental bonding can restore your confidence in your smile. This procedure is also less invasive and typically more cost-effective than other cosmetic treatments like veneers or crowns. Plus, with proper care, the results of dental bonding can last for several years.
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Dental bonding is also known as "tooth bonding" due to the direct adherence of the resin to the tooth.
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The Benefits Of Dental Bonding
Improves Smile Aesthetics
Dental bonding is an excellent way to enhance the appearance of your smile. It can correct a variety of imperfections, including chips, cracks, discoloration, and gaps between teeth. The resin used in dental bonding is customized to match the color of your natural teeth, ensuring a seamless, natural-looking result.
Preserves Natural Tooth Structure
Unlike other cosmetic dental procedures that require the removal of some tooth structure, dental bonding is minimally invasive. It preserves most of your natural tooth, making it a healthier choice for your overall oral health.
Quick and Painless
The dental bonding process is relatively quick, often completed in a single visit. It also requires little to no anesthesia, making it a comfortable and convenient option for improving your smile.
The Dental Bonding Treatment Process
Preparation
During this initial step, Dr. Golden will select a composite resin color that closely matches your natural tooth color. This careful color matching ensures that the bonded area will blend seamlessly with your existing teeth, creating a natural appearance. The surface of the tooth will then be roughened and a conditioning liquid applied. This process, known as etching, creates tiny grooves in the tooth surface, increasing the surface area and providing a better foundation for the bonding material to adhere to the tooth. The conditioning liquid further enhances this adhesion, ensuring a strong and long-lasting bond.
Application
Dr. Golden will then apply the tooth-colored resin to the tooth. Using specialized dental tools, he will carefully mold and smooth the resin until it's the proper shape. This step requires precision and artistry to ensure a natural-looking result. Dr. Golden will pay close attention to the contours of your natural tooth, recreating its shape and form with the resin. He may apply the resin in layers, building up the tooth structure gradually to achieve the desired shape and strength. Throughout this process, he will check your bite to ensure the bonded area doesn't interfere with your normal teeth alignment.
Hardening
Once the resin is properly shaped, Dr. Golden will use an ultraviolet light or laser to harden it. This process, called curing, typically takes only a few minutes per layer of resin. The light activates chemicals in the resin, causing it to harden and bond permanently to your tooth. After the resin is fully hardened, Dr. Golden may further trim and shape it to perfect its form. He will then polish the bonded area to match the sheen of the rest of the tooth surface. Following the procedure, Dr. Golden will provide you with care instructions to help maintain your newly bonded tooth. With proper care, dental bonding can last several years before needing touch-ups or replacement.
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