Dental bonding is a procedure in which an enamel-like material is applied to a tooth. This composite resin is shaped and polished for an ideal smile. Your dentist may recommend dental bonding if you have minor tooth imperfections that don’t require a crown or other restoration. As the name suggests, the procedure uses a resin material to bond to the tooth and improve its appearance and function. This is considered a cosmetic procedure because it simply improves the appearance of your smile rather than addressing an underlying oral health concern.
Typically, your dentist would only recommend bonding if you’re in good dental and overall health. The procedure is often used for younger patients whose teeth are just starting to come in and who want to improve their smile before it becomes permanent. The bonding material is versatile and can be used to fill small spaces between teeth and even correct some alignment issues.
Dental bonding is less invasive compared to procedures like dental crowns, so it is often a preferred choice for improving the look of a patient’s smile. The procedure can be completed in a single office visit and is often completed without anesthesia.
Your dentist applies a tooth-colored resin to the tooth and hardens it with a special light, ultimately creating a natural-looking restoration. The resin used in bonding can be matched to the color of your natural teeth, so it blends in comfortably with the rest of your smile.
Dental bonding is often a good solution for those with chipped, cracked, or worn teeth. It’s often recommended to fix minor aesthetic issues.
This cosmetic dentistry treatment can also be used to reshape teeth that are slightly misaligned or uneven. If you have a minor gap in between your teeth, dental bonding may also be recommended to close it. In some cases, patients may undergo dental crowns or porcelain veneers instead of dental bonding treatments. However, these procedures are typically more expensive. Dental bonding is also more affordable compared to many other cosmetic dental procedures.
Lastly, it’s ideal for improving the appearance of stained or otherwise discolored teeth. The material can be colored to match the exact shade of your teeth so no one can tell the difference!
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