Dental bonding is a procedure that repairs your teeth using composite material. It is ideal if you are insecure about your smile and want a less invasive and costly treatment than other procedures. Dental bonding can repair uneven or chipped teeth. The procedure requires a single visit to the dentist.

Reasons for Dental Bonding

Below are some of the reasons for dental bonding:

• Closing gaps or spaces between teeth
  
  

• Fixing chipped teeth
  
  

• Fixing teeth with cavities
  
  

• Making uneven teeth even
  
  

• Protecting tooth roots uncovered by receding gums
  
  

• Restoration of discolored teeth
  
  
  

Dental Bonding Procedure

Your dentist will isolate the teeth that need the procedure. Next is the application of etching conditioning liquid. After the application, the surface of your teeth will allow stronger adhesion for bonding.

Your dentist will then cement the composite using a bonding resin. After applying several resin layers, your dentist will harden and shape it. The reshaping is done using a specially regulated light.

Finally, your dentist will smooth, buff, and polish the bonded parts. In doing so, the bonded teeth will blend in with your natural teeth.

Advantages of Dental Bonding

Below are some of the advantages of dental bonding:

Cost-Effective

One main benefit of dental bonding is its cost-effectiveness. The treatment is more economical than dental veneers or crowns.

Safe and Secure

The material used for dental bonding is pure and biocompatible. It cannot cause any chemical harm to your body. The material used bonds directly to your teeth to develop a seal. In doing so, it saves your teeth from any germs or infections.

The Procedure Requires Less Time

Dental bonding treatment takes less time compared to crowns and veneers. The whole bonding procedure happens within one dental appointment.

Dental bonding does not need a laboratory. Your dentist can perform it in their office. The procedure is possible without needing orthodontics.

Safety of Your Enamel

Dental bonding does not damage the enamel-like porcelain veneers. No preparation work is necessary before the procedure. You do not have to worry about teeth damage. You also do not need to worry about constant repairs.

Aesthetic Benefits

Dental bonding works well for people with minor dental defects. One can choose a composite resin color that looks like their natural teeth. In doing so, the bonding will be identical to their enamel.

Bonding material fills gaps between teeth and brightens smiles. The material can also make your teeth look aligned. Dental bonding can transform your smile by making your teeth look better. Most people prefer dental bonding for this reason.

Disadvantages of Dental Bonding

The material used for dental crowning is stain resistant, but it cannot resist stains as well as dental crowns. Also, the bonding material does not last for long, like veneers or fillings. Additionally, the bonding material can break off or chip your tooth.

Some dentists prefer dental bonding for temporary dental cosmetic changes. Some use it to correct dental areas with a low bite pressure, like the front teeth.

Lifespan of Bonded Teeth

The lifespan of your bonded teeth depends on your oral habits and the bonding your dentist did. But the bonding material should last from three to 10 years before you need a replacement or touch-up.

For more about dental bonding, contact Dr. Sam’s Premier Dentistry at our office in Sherman, Texas. You can call 903-708-6400 today to schedule an appointment.