Dental Bonding You may choose tooth bonding as a cosmetic dental procedure to treat your cracked, chipped, or discolored teeth. If you choose our dentist at Simonsen Dental for your procedure, we will use a tooth-colored resin and a special light to bond the material to the tooth and restore your smile. If you did not know, bonding is a very simple and cost-effective solution compared to other cosmetic procedures such as crowns and veneers. What Is The Tooth Bonding Procedure?If you opt for dental bonding you are choosing a quick and non-invasive procedure. Multiple appointments are not required and neither is a local anesthetic. For the first step of the bonding process, our dentist will choose a shade of composite resin that matches your teeth. Our dentist will roughen the surface of your tooth and apply a conditioning liquid that will help the bonding adhere to your tooth. Our dentist will apply composite resin over your tooth, then mold and shape your tooth and ultraviolet light will be used to harden the material. If you have a tooth bonded, the procedure will only take 30 to 60 minutes in total to complete. What Is The Aftercare For Tooth Bonding?Bonding material can chip, so the most important part of aftercare is avoiding bad habits that can damage your teeth. Our dentist recommends that you avoid biting your nails, eating ice, or chewing on hard inedible objects like pens. Otherwise, your bonded teeth do not require any special care. Our dentist also recommends that you practice good oral hygiene habits by flossing and brushing teeth twice a day or after each meal, using antiseptic mouthwash or toothpaste, and scheduling dental cleanings every six months. Is Tooth Bonding Right For Me?Dental bonding may be considered as an option to repair a defect or imperfection within a tooth. If you have decayed teeth, cracked or chipped teeth, or discolored teeth, bonding may be the best cosmetic treatment for you. Bonding can be used to close spaces between your teeth or make them longer. If gums recede, bonding can also be used to protect an exposed portion of a tooth root. However, there are limitations to dental bonding; it is best used to treat small cosmetic issues concerning your teeth. When choosing dental bonding, you should be aware that they do not last as long as fillings, crowns, or veneers, and they are also not as strong. If you choose tooth bonding it is only suitable for teeth with very low bite pressure. For this reason, tooth bonding is normally only used to treat the front teeth. As far as cosmetic dental procedures go, dental bonding is one of the quickest and easiest forms of treatment. Allow our experienced dental team at Simonsen Dental to improve your smile with a tooth bonding treatment. Please allow us to be your trusted dental care professionals and call our office today at (503) 213-7004 to book an appointment. |
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