Dental Bonding

Bonding

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored composite resin is applied to restore or improve your smile when you have chipped, fractured, decayed or discolored teeth. With exposure to a concentrated halogen light, this material actually "bonds" to the tooth for a healthy, natural-looking smile.

Bonding is among the easiest and most affordable of all dental procedures. Bonding usually only requires one visit. The bonding procedure removes less tooth enamel than other dental restorations and generally takes only about 30 to 60 minutes per tooth to complete.

Because the material used in bonding is not as strong as other dental restorations, bonding is usually best suited for small cosmetic changes or for restoration of teeth in areas of low bite pressure (for example, front teeth).

Your dentist will instruct you on how to protect your bonding restoration. With proper care, dental bonding usually lasts for several years, but as with most dental restorations they will someday require replacement.

Reasons for getting dental bonding:

To repair chipped or cracked teeth
To restore appearance of discolored teeth
As an aesthetically pleasing alternative to amalgam (silver) fillings
To close gaps between teeth
To make teeth look longer or otherwise change their shape
To protect part of the tooth's root that has become exposed due to gum recession

Dr Baratz uses the latest technology and finest materials to provide dental bonding that offers superior fit, function and aesthetics. We will provide instructions for the care of your new dental restoration. As with natural teeth, proper oral hygiene, good eating habits and regular dental visits will help maintain the life of your new dental bonding.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about dental bonding or to schedule a smile consultation with the doctor.

To see all your options please see our "Smile Makeovers" page.

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