Bonding

New Front Teeth

Dental Bonding utilizes a composite resin and is used for a variety of structural as well as cosmetic reasons. This is an excellent method for repairing chipped or discolored teeth and also works well for filling in gaps between teeth. Recent advances in dental bonding material allow your dentist to sculpt and layer the material in ways that mimic your own teeth's dentin and enamel layers. Like real teeth, light passes through the composite bonding material giving you a smile that looks natural.

The procedure involves a dentist first applying an etching solution to the patient’s damaged teeth. The etching solution creates grooves that allow for proper adhesion of the composite resin bonding agent. The resin is then applied to the teeth in layers. After each layer is applied it is hardened with a powerful, specially designed light. Once the appropriate number of resin layers has been applied and hardened the tooth can be sculpted and polished until a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing result is achieved.

Before	After

Things to Consider:

Like many restorative dental processes, it is normal to experience some increased sensitivity to hot and cold for a few weeks after the procedure. If you are a smoker, bonding may not be the best solution for you because the composite material will yellow over time.