Dental Bonding Our Smiles are very important. Since it is usually our first impression of people, it is how many people remember us. Having chipped or cracked teeth can drastically reduce the quality of our smiles. Even decay or discolorations on our teeth may reduce the confidence of our smiles. Thankfully, there are perfect solutions to fixing such issues. Capitol Square Dental presents patients with tooth bonding solutions for cosmetic restorations for the chips or cracks in their teeth. What is Dental Bonding?Bonding is done in cosmetic dentistry for patients with broken or cracked teeth. Resin material that has the same color as the tooth is applied and dried in with a specific type of light. The light bonds the resin to the affected tooth, repairing and restoring it to its natural and original shape. Being an easy and affordable procedure, tooth bonding is often used to correct discolored teeth. When there are large spaces between two teeth, bonding is a great solution to close the gap. Bonding can also be used to replace some types of fillings to keep the root of a tooth protected. How is Dental Bonding Done?A typical bonding procedure requires little from the patient. Your teeth will need to be assessed to see if bonding is suitable and how much needs to be done. Our team would select the shade of resin that to blend perfectly with your teeth. If the bonding is a solution to decay, then you may need local anesthesia. For surface bonding, there would be no need for anesthesia as the process is fairly painless. Once the resin material is ready, the receiving tooth will be prepared. Our team will roughen the surface so that it can hold the resin. Next, a conditioning fluid will be applied, swiftly followed by the resin which will be sculpted into shape. Once it is shaped, we will use a special light to harden the resin material on the tooth. The light is necessary as it hardens the resin in seconds. Once the bonding is set, our professionals will polish and smoothen the resin to ensure that it blends naturally with your teeth. All of this would be completed in under an hour. After a Bonding ProcedureFollowing a bonding procedure, there might be sensitivity in the repaired tooth. Our professionals would give you painkillers if it is required and you will be adequately informed about the kind of meals you can eat following the procedure. Since resin is not as strong as your original tooth, you will have to avoid using the repaired tooth for tough chewing or biting. Also, you need to be careful when drinking beverages that can stain the resin, such as coffee, tea, and wine. Unlike your natural teeth, the resin material cannot be whitened. Keeping up healthy oral hygiene, such as brushing and flossing, is necessary to keep the repaired tooth healthy. Grinding and clenching your teeth can wear out the resin material used for bonding. If you grind your teeth during sleep, getting a nightguard will help protect your teeth. If you have cracks and chips that are affecting your smile, our team at Capitol Square Dental can help! Just call us at (380) 383-3497 today to schedule a consultation. |
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