Enhance Your Smile with Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a procedure that applies a tooth-colored composite resin made of plastic to a chipped, fractured, decayed, or discolored tooth. It can usually be done in one visit. It is called bonding because the resin literally bonds to your problem tooth.

Bonding is considered one of the easiest and most affordable cosmetic dental procedures. The resin in bonding is able to be shaped and polished, so it matches surrounding teeth. It is usually used for cosmetic purposes to help improve the physical appearance of a chipped or discolored tooth.

It is also used for closing spaces between teeth, making teeth appear larger, or changing the shape and color of a tooth. Sometimes bonding is also used to protect part of a tooth’s root that has been exposed due to a receding gum.

1. Color Matching: Dr. Narine Cazazian will select a composite shade that matches your teeth.
2. Surface Preparation: The tooth surface is etched to roughen it up, then coated with conditioning liquid for better resin adhesion.
3. Resin Application: The resin is applied, molded, and shaped to the desired form.
4. Hardening: A laser or ultraviolet light is used to harden the resin.
5. Trimming and Polishing: Excess resin is trimmed, and the material is polished to match the sheen of surrounding teeth.

The procedure typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. Multiple teeth may require additional visits. Certain substances like tea, coffee, and cigarette smoke can stain the resin, so maintain good oral hygiene.

The dental bonding procedure typically takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete. However, if multiple teeth require bonding, additional visits may be necessary.

The longevity of dental bonding can vary depending on various factors such as oral hygiene practices, chewing habits, and the location of the bonded tooth. On average, dental bonding can last between 3 to 10 years with proper care.