Before bonding

After bonding

Dental Bonding in conjunction with modern composites is an excellent way to fix damages and structural imperfections of the teeth. Dental bonding can repair cracked, chipped and discolored teeth as well as replace silver amalgam fillings.

Cosmetic Bonding can also repair misaligned teeth, providing a straighter more uniform smile. Composite tooth bonding material is blended for different shades, toughness and translucency so that the dentist has the ability to match the color of the natural teeth. Composite may be valuable to repair cavities, gaps between the teeth or as an instant repair material when the patient has a chipped tooth especial in the area of the front teeth.

The Procedure for Cosmetic Teeth Bonding:

The bonding material or composite is applied directly to the tooth and cured to its final hardness with the aide of a curing light. In order to help the bonding process to the tooth the tooth is prepared slightly by roughening the area to be repaired. The surface of the tooth is etched, a thin clear bonding agent is applied and the composite is applied followed with a special light to harden the applied material. Often several layers of different shades and translucency need to be used in order to duplicate the color of the natural teeth.

How long will the Tooth Bonding Last:

The longevity is directly related to its post operative. Patient may get staining on the margins of the bonding after only a few years and will need some touch up work. Touch up work or resurfacing the composite can be done easily by your dentist and bring the old bonding back to life.

Benefits of Cosmetic Dental Bonding:

Tooth Bonding offers several benefits for the patient. It is relative quick, affordable, relatively painless and long lasting. Consult your dentist about the advantages and disadvantages.