Learn About Dental Bonding
Dental bonding can aid in solving many minor cosmetic issues with your teeth. These include but are not limited to:
- Making your teeth appear longer
- Concealing chips or cracks
- Filling in gaps
- Changing or enhancing the overall shape of your teeth
- Making tooth discoloration less noticeable
When completing this procedure, the composite resin used is the same to protect exposed teeth roots, fill cavities, and replace old fillings. The material is durable and blends in beautifully with your natural enamel. Many patients choose dental bonding because the results are immediate, and the process is rapid. In addition to this, it is an entirely reversible treatment!
So how does the process work? First, your Dallas dentist will select the proper resin color to match the natural color of your affected tooth or teeth. The tooth's surface will then be prepared by being roughened and having a conditioned liquid applied. This will ensure that the resin will stick and remain in place once applied. Once this is finished, your dentist will cure the resin with a light, which initiates the bonding process. Then, your tooth will be shaped and polished. Before you know it, your smile will be as good as new!
Dental bonding is one of the most common procedures in modern dentistry. It has many advantages over veneers, another popular cosmetic dental procedure. Bonding is very versatile and can conceal most if not all cosmetic issues in one’s smile. It is also one of the most cost-effective cosmetic procedures we offer. Recovery time is nonexistent, and you can resume your routine and lifestyle immediately after leaving our office. Your routine at-home oral hygiene will be enough to keep your newly-bonded teeth in perfect health. However, avoiding habits such as chewing on pens or your fingernails is essential, as this can wear down or chip the bonded areas of your teeth over time.
Many patients are curious about the differences between bonding and veneers. While both can improve the aesthetics of your smile, veneers involve a much more complicated procedure involving some enamel removal. Because of this, it is not fully reversible. If you are looking to upgrade your smile but are worried about changing your mind down the line, bonding is a perfect alternative and can give you just as beautiful results! Confidence is important and can drastically improve your quality of life. If you have been struggling with the appearance of your smile and want a simple, straightforward solution, bonding is great for you!
Our Dallas dental office is proud to offer this treatment as well as many other cosmetic procedures and options. We serve the entire city of Dallas and all of its neighborhoods, including Highland Park, University Park, Uptown, Downtown, Oak Lawn, Lake Highlands, and Preston Hollow. We would be delighted to come alongside you in your smile journey. If you are interested in booking an appointment or learning more, contact us at (469) 943-1400.
