If you have distracting flaws that make you insecure about your smile such as chips, cracks, or misshaped teeth, dental bonding can remedy these for you. Dental bonding is the procedure of applying composite resin (like used for dental fillings) directly to the teeth to alter the appearance of the tooth. This treatment can make your teeth look more uniform in shape or size, repair chips and cracks, fill in small gaps, or cover deep intrinsic discoloration that even professional whitening cannot change. The bonding material is very life-like and looks very natural. Dental bonding is often less time consuming and costly than other cosmetic procedures.
Single-Visit Treatment
Dental bonding is often done on one or just a few teeth. If you have multiple teeth that have cosmetic issues that need to be addressed, porcelain veneers may be a better option for a more comprehensive solution. Since dental bonding is often done on one or just a few teeth, the procedure is often relatively quick. The composite resin can be applied, shaped, and hardened in one visit. The results can dramatically upgrade your smile with a fast, natural-looking solution.
Preservation of the Natural Tooth
With other cosmetic procedures, such as porcelain veneers, the tooth may need to be prepared for the treatment. Bonding requires very little alteration to the natural tooth. Your dentist may slightly file the surface of the tooth to allow for a better bond to the composite resin.
Natural Looking Results
Composite resin can be color-matched to your teeth. If you have a tooth that is jagged or cracked, the bonding material can smooth it out and make it seamlessly match the rest of your smile. A small gap can be filled in by application of the resin to one or both of the teeth surrounding the gap. There are times when a single tooth can be discolored from within. This type of staining can usually not be addressed with whitening. Bonding can cover the discoloration making the tooth blend in with the rest of the smile.
Ask Dr. Cook if cosmetic bonding is right for you
If you have cosmetic issues to address, bonding may help. To schedule a consultation, call Family First Dental in Overland Park, KS, today at 913-381-2600.