It’s not common to have naturally perfect teeth. In fact, most people have at least one thing they would aesthetically change about their smiles. Whether you have a small gap between two teeth or a chipped tooth, dental bonding is a great solution to enhance your smile’s appearance! Here’s what you need to know about dental bonding and how it can improve your smile.
What Is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is a treatment that uses a malleable, tooth-colored composite resin that can be molded into any shape necessary. Bonding is applied directly to teeth and can be cured in place with a blue light. The composite resin material comes in a variety of shades, so it can be closely matched to the shade of your teeth.
What Can Dental Bonding Fix?
Bonding is extremely versatile and can be used to correct a variety of aesthetic tooth imperfections.
- Chipped teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Discolored teeth
- Short teeth
- Small gaps between teeth
Taking Care of Your Bonding
Even though bonding is strong, it is not as strong as natural teeth and enamel. It’s important to be mindful of your bonding to prevent it from breaking off. Avoid chewing on hard foods like ice and jawbreaker candy or opening packages with your teeth. You also want to ensure you refrain from staining your natural teeth as this will make the shade of the bonding stick out since it will no longer match your tooth. When playing sports, opt for a mouthguard to prevent anything from hitting your teeth and breaking your bonding.
Schedule Your Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation
Dental bonding can’t fix all smile flaws but Paris Mountain Dental offers many other cosmetic and restorative treatments in addition to bonding. We have lots of options available to help patients achieve their ideal smiles. Please contact our office to schedule your cosmetic dentistry consultation to see if dental bonding is right for you!