Our dental bonding offers a simple fix for a chipped tooth or small surface flaw that’s detracting from your smile. Instead of a more complex treatment like veneers, we can easily cover the isolated issue with a tooth-colored composite.
Cosmetic bonding works well for:
Composite bonding fuses to the surface of your tooth structure, allowing it to be extremely non-invasive to your smile. In contrast, treatments like dental veneers require lightly drilling down the tooth to remove a thin layer of enamel. Since bonding goes over your tooth, there’s little to no prep work involved. You may not even need to have the tooth numbed if you don’t want to.
Bonding is much more affordable than veneers, especially since our dentist places it directly and doesn’t need to design it in a lab. The affordability makes it simpler to address major aesthetic flaws and achieve fast results.
Because the composite goes on the surface of the tooth, little or none of your natural tooth needs to be removed. The whole appointment takes less than an hour, and your treatment plan outlines the fees before you schedule.
Cureus (peer-reviewed journal), “Direct Composite Resin Restoration for Midline Diastema Closure Using a Modified Matrix Technique: A Report of Two Cases”
Having your tooth bonded is a simple process. At your first visit, we’ll talk about what you’d like to change, then book your treatment appointment. When you return, we’ll use a shade guide to match the composite to your natural enamel. Most people don’t need their tooth numbed, and sedation such as laughing gas is available if you’d like help relaxing.
Dr. Moua or Dr. Vu will gently etch the tooth, shape the composite by hand, and harden it with a bright light. The whole appointment takes less than an hour.
Because the composite is shaped and hardened right on your tooth, there is no lab work to wait for. You can go back to your normal activities as soon as you leave.
“Dental bonding can be done in one office visit.”
Cleveland Clinic, “Dental Bonding”
Bonding does not last as long as porcelain veneers since the material isn’t as durable. This can cause it to delaminate depending on how your teeth bite together. Over time they can also start to stain and will need to be changed out.
Composite bonding doesn’t hold up well to extensive tooth wear. If you grind your teeth in your sleep, you may want to consider investing in a mouthguard to prevent any unnecessary damage.
Both cosmetic bonding and composite fillings use the same type of tooth-colored materials. However, fillings are placed into teeth to repair areas of decay while bonding is placed over them to mask aesthetic flaws. One is for health purposes while the other is entirely cosmetic.
Composite bonding is a relatively inexpensive cosmetic treatment. During your initial visit, we’ll discuss which teeth need to be bonded and then draft a treatment plan that outlines the specific fees involved. You’ll know exactly what to expect well before you schedule the actual treatment.
Our dental bonding is an affordable cosmetic option for adults of all ages. Contact us today to reserve a consultation.
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