If you are afraid to smile because of your
teeth, your dentist can assess your situation
to determine what cosmetic dental restoration procedures would be best for your
needs.
There are all sorts of cosmetic dental
restorations procedures that you may want to consider. These include dental implants, porcelain
veneers, Lumineers, Invisalign; tooth colored fillings, or dental bonding that
can be done in as little as one dental appointment.
Dental bonding is the affordable alternative
to porcelain veneers or Lumineers and can help with teeth that are stained,
chipped, cracked, or damaged. If you have always wanted to fill that space
between your teeth, dental bonding could be the answer.
According to Web MD, dental bonding is the
least expensive and easiest way to repair the imperfections in your teeth. The
composite tooth colored resin used by your dentist can be shaped to match your
natural teeth improve the appearance of short teeth or change the entire shape
of your tooth.
Unlike porcelain veneers, no preparation is
required for dental bonding. Anesthetic is usually not required unless you are
having silver amalgam fillings replaced or bonding is being used to fill a
cavity.
After your dentist has deemed you as a good
candidate for dental bonding a shade will be selected from a guide that matches
your natural tooth color.
Once the color has been chosen, the surface
of the tooth will be etched to roughen it up. The tooth will then be coated
with a conditioning liquid to help the tooth colored bonding material stick or
adhere to your natural tooth.
After the tooth has been prepared, your dentist
will place the resin over the tooth before molding and smoothing into place.
After the desired shape is achieved, a laser or ultraviolet light will be used
to harden or cure the tooth colored resin.
Enamel shaping improves the appearance of
your teeth by contouring the enamel and is often used with dental bonding.
Dental bonding will not last forever and is
not as strong as Lumineers or porcelain veneers; however, it is a great
alternative if you are looking for a brighter whiter smile in just a few office
visits.
For more information
regarding dental bonding or any other cosmetic dental restoration procedure,
schedule an appointment with your dentist today.
