Cosmetic Dentistry with Dental Bonding

Posted on: March 15, 2023

Cosmetic Dentistry 2303 Florence, KY

Bonding is a key element in cosmetic dentistry. The dentist will use it in various processes to restore your smile and improve your appearance. You should first speak to your dentist to see whether you are a good candidate for a cosmetic procedure. You can then discuss how bonding works and what the results will be. You can take comfort to know that it is effective and will last for years to come.

An overview of bonding

A dentist practicing cosmetic dentistry will use dental bonding to repair damaged teeth. Bonding can also address issues that affect a person’s smile. The bonding material is a resin that acts like cement, holding a restorative device to the natural tooth. The bonding can also build up worn-down or missing parts of a tooth to make it appear whole.

Bonding material is the same color as a natural tooth. The dentist can select the appropriate color shade so that it matches the tooth it is bonding to as well as to surrounding teeth. The material can harden quickly with the help of light or heat. Bonding can last for up to 10 years or longer, depending on a patient’s care and habits.

For chipped teeth

Tiny chips in a tooth may not require extensive treatment. However, bonding may be a good option to fill in the piece that broke off. This is common in cosmetic dentistry, especially for the much more visible front teeth. In some cases, the dentist may not even have to numb the patient. After applying the bonding material, the dentist will smooth out any rough edges and will polish the tooth.

To close spaces

For large gaps in the mouth, orthodontic work may be necessary. But if the patient has small but still embarrassing gaps, cosmetic dentistry can restore the person’s smile. The dentist will select the right color shade for the resin. Then, the dentist will fill in the spaces with the bonding to make the gaps less noticeable.

To attach crowns

When a tooth has suffered a fracture or large crack, the dentist may have to place a crown over it. This will protect the tooth from further damage. It can also stabilize it and preserve its bite force. To secure a crown to a tooth, the dentist will use bonding. It will harden almost immediately. The bonding should also be strong enough that the patient can eat most foods without pulling out the crown.

To whiten teeth

In cosmetic dentistry, bonding can be a type of teeth-whitening treatment. If a patient has minor staining, bonding can make the teeth appear white. This will improve the person’s smile without having to undergo a whitening process. This approach is common when front teeth are discolored.

Let cosmetic dentistry improve your teeth

Many issues can hinder your smile. If you are unhappy with the way your teeth look, talk to your dentist. By using dental bonding, the dentist can improve a tooth’s shape, size, color, or function. Make an appointment today to see which type of procedure makes the most sense for your needs.

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