What is dental bonding?
If your smile has an unsightly crack, chip, stain, or even a gap, dental bonding may be the solution. It's a simple and quick procedure that can enhance and restore your smile!
At Village Family Dental in Briarcliff, MO we've performed thousands of dental bonding procedures on countless satisfied patients.
Unlike crowns, veneers, and the like, a dental bonding procedure only takes one appointment at one of our contemporary offices. You'll be able to leave with a better, happier-looking grin in less than an hour that you'll want to show off.
What to expect from the dental bonding process
If your dental bonding isn't near a nerve, a big hole, or severe decay, you won't need any anesthesia. To make the tooth more abrasive, one our other experienced practitioners will scrape and shave off the top layer to help a conditioning gel adhere.
Once the conditioning gel is applied, composite resin is layered on top of it. The composite resin is a strong tooth-colored material that will endure years of use and abuse while being indistinguishable from your natural tooth structure. Your expert will make certain that the composite resin matches your natural tooth color exactly through a method called shade matching- this results in a seamless outcome that will go unnoticed by the naked eye.
The dental composite resin is a soft putty that must be molded and shaped to the natural form of your teeth, this process is done by hand. A unique UV curing light is used to harden the material instantly after it's in position. The hardened composite resin will continue to be shaped, filed, and polished until the restoration is complete.
The dental composite resin is a soft putty that must be molded and shaped to the natural form of your teeth, this process is done by hand. A unique UV curing light is used to harden the material instantly after it's in position. The hardened composite resin will continue to be shaped, filed, and polished until the restoration is complete.
From start to finish, the entire process is painless, and the enamel of your original tooth is barely compromised, this makes dental bonding one of the most non-destructive restorative treatments.
Dental bonding is an effective way to improve the appearance of your smile and is also one of the more affordable cosmetic dental procedures.More serious tooth damage may require a more invasive procedure such as a crown or dental implant—dental bonding is mainly for cosmetic purposes. It will last up to 10 years on average and can be retouched or redone at any time.
Am I a good candidate for dental bonding?
If you have a healthy mouth but also have some cosmetic flaws making you self-conscious about your smile, dental bonding may be right for you. To learn more, we recommend scheduling an appointment with one of our doctors. Contact us online or give us a call at (816) 877-0200 to learn more, and see if dental bonding is right for you.
