Bonding Isn’t Just for the Holidays
- Posted on: Mar 30 2018
No one has a perfect family. Maybe more bonding would help.
And no one has a perfect smile. Bonding with the team at Cosmetic Dentistry Center would definitely help with that!
Dr. Walk and Dr. Bamel cover minor cosmetic defects, such as chip or gaps between teeth, with dental bonding. Bonding is a great alternative to porcelain veneers for those who want a simpler process and a lower cost.
What kinds of problems can be masked with bonding?
Dental bonding is done with composite resin that is matched to your natural tooth color and can treat:
- Discolored teeth that don’t respond to whitening
- Minor chips and cracks
- Uneven teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Gaps between teeth
It’s important to note that bonding is aesthetic in nature; it doesn’t solve underlying tooth issues such as decay. In order for a tooth to receive any bonding, it must be healthy.
How is bonding done?
You can think of the bonding procedure as a sculpting of sorts by Drs. Walk and Bamel. The first step is to lightly etch the teeth. Cosmetic Dentistry Center uses an acid solution, which makes for a better surface for the resin to bond onto. Next, we choose the appropriate resin color to match your natural teeth. We then apply resin in small increments and in layers, building up the contour and depth. When satisfied, a curing light hardens the resin. We will test your bite and shave away any high points and the like. When both you and Dr. Walk or Bamel are satisfied with the look and feel of your bonded teeth, those teeth are polished. Now your perfect smile is ready for the world to see!
How is bonding different than porcelain veneers?
While both dental bonding and the application of porcelain veneers have the same end goal — to cover cosmetic imperfections and create a perfect smile — they do it in different ways. Bonding uses a resin material that is sculpted on the teeth, cured, and then polished. Veneers are thin porcelain shells that are cemented onto the fronts of the teeth. To make room for the veneers, Drs. Walk and Bamel must shave off approximately 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm of the tooth enamel.
If you have any interest in covering some cosmetic flaws with your smile with dental bonding at Cosmetic Dentistry Center call us at (617) 965-7673 to make your appointment.
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