Cosmetic Bonding
Dental bonding is an in-surgery procedure that can repair a damaged, cracked, or chipped tooth. The material “bonds” to the existing tooth which is where the term dental bonding comes from.
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Composite bonding is when a coloured resin is used to correct minor cosmetic issues with your teeth. The resin will look completely natural and will smooth and improve the aesthetic look of your teeth. A composite resin that is matched to the same colour of your tooth is applied to the surface of the tooth and in any cracks that need to be filled. From there, an ultraviolet light is used to put on the tooth to harden the composite resin. Your dentist will shape the resin on your tooth to mimic your tooth structure so that it feels normal in your mouth and when chewing.
On average composite bonding lasts for around five years. The resin can break because the material isn’t as strong as your teeth, become worn down by eating and can suffer from staining. It is however a truly non-invasive procedure so can be repeated should this happen.
Composite bonding does not damage your teeth. It is just a material that sits on top of the tooth and improves the appearance.
The resin material itself will not respond to whitening the same as your natural teeth. Therefore, you can continue with whitening procedures and see results from your natural teeth but not from those areas that have composite resin applied. It is recommended that you get your teeth whitened prior to a dental bonding procedure so that the resin used will match the colour of your newly whitened teeth.
Composite bonding is perfect for those who have minor cosmetic issues and would like to opt for something that's non-invasive nor permanent.
Benefits of Cosmetic Bonding
- Dental bonding is affordable – Dental bonding is an affordable way to improve the appearance of your teeth. It is an easy and simple treatment that can be completed in one visit.
- Dental bonding hides tooth imperfections – dental bonding is able to solve a multitude of dental imperfections, hiding cracks and minor chips, whitens stains caused by certain foods and can replace areas of tooth decay.
- Dental bonding can provide an alternative to amalgam fillings - The procedure uses a composite resin that adds durability and strength to any weakened tooth. Unlike silver amalgam fillings, the composite resin blends well with your natural teeth.
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