Do you have a gap in between two of your front teeth but you don’t want braces? Do you have a minor chip that is too small a problem for veneers?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, you might be the perfect candidate for dental bonding.
Whether your teeth have been chipped, stained or cracked dental bonding can make a difference. Dental bonding procedures are used to repair physical damage, but can also fix hereditary flaws and or structural damage that has been caused by decay.
Dental bonding involves the use of composite resin that is specially formulated to be color-matched to each patient’s teeth to provide a totally natural-looking result.
As with most dental procedures, the amount of teeth you need fixed will determine how long the procedure(s) will take, however minor dental bonding can usually be done in approximately an hour.
The procedure starts by applying an etching solution to the damaged teeth (If decay is involved, it will need to be drilled out first). The etching solution makes grooves that allow for adhesion of the composite bonding agent. The resin is then applied to the teeth in several layers. After each layer is applied it is hardened with a powerful curing light. Once the appropriate number of resin layers have been applied, the tooth can be sculpted and polished until an aesthetically pleasing result is achieved.
Some insurance companies will help pay for dental bonding, especially if your teeth have been causing you discomfort. Having insurance that covers bonding can be extremely beneficial because, although bonding is inexpensive compared to other forms of cosmetic dentistry, costs can still add up.
Another great thing about dental bonding is that the result looks and feels completely natural. Resin bonding tries to keep as much of the natural tooth in tact as possible.
So if you have a minor dental imperfection that is bothering you, or a tooth that needs to be repaired due to decay, consider dental bonding. It’s the quickest and easiest way to take your teeth from damaged to drop-dead gorgeous.
Ask us about Dental Bonding today, 770-614-7300
Dr. Jeremy Smith DDS
