Dental Bonding
Dental Bonding is a procedure in which a composite resin filling is applied to the front surface or the back surface of a tooth in order to restore decayed teeth for a more natural smile. This procedure can improve the appearance of teeth in several ways--it has the ability to whiten stained teeth, to lengthen short or chipped teeth and to fill in gaps between teeth. Bonding also works well with brownish or grayish-tinged teeth, which will not always respond to bleaching. To sum it all up, Dental Bonding works to cover any natural flaws that may be present in your smile.
There are several steps necessary to properly completing a Dental Bonding procedure. The first step involves your dentist applying phosphoric acid to the tooth in order to remove the shine of the enamel; this step is absolutely necessary in order for the resin to stick to the tooth. Next, your dentist will apply the resin to the tooth. The resin will allow the dentist to sculpt, color and shape based on the results he/she wants to achieve. Once the bonding is properly colored and shaped the dentist will flash a high-intensity light on the tooth to harden the resin and smooth out the enamel. Once the bonding is complete, the dentist finishes the process by finely polishing the tooth.
Dental Bonding will typically last anywhere from five to ten years. As the bond begins to wear away, the process may have to be repeated, as plaque and other stains may have caused the tooth to lose its shine. Dental Bonding is a highly preferred treatment when compared to traditional silver fillings. Bonding allows individuals to fill in cracks, chips and gaps for a healthy beautiful smile that looks fantastic. |
