Dental Bonding Cosmetic dentistry is the term used to describe the procedures and treatments focused on improving the way your teeth look. This includes procedures such as tooth whitening or orthodontic treatments like the application of braces. Another common cosmetic complaint is chipped teeth. If you have a chipped tooth or minor spacing issues, our professionals at Osborne Dentistry can easily correct these problems with a painless procedure. We can accomplish this task by repairing or reshaping your tooth with dental bonding material. This cosmetic dental treatment is great for repairing minor defects in your smile quickly. What Materials Are Used For Dental Bonding?The most commonly used bonding material is a composite resin. Our professionals use this material because it is readily available and extremely pliable, making it easy to work with. Bonding is considered a direct restoration because it is applied and cured within your oral cavity as opposed to other options that are prepared in a lab and cemented in place. How Is Bonding Applied?When completing a bonding procedure, our professionals will not need to use any anesthetic because it is completely painless. We will be adding additional material to your tooth and will not have to remove any of your enamel. If the tooth is causing you pain beyond a slight increase in sensitivity to hot or cold, this is a sign of further damage and generally cannot be repaired with dental bonding. Once it is confirmed that dental bonding is the appropriate approach, we will generously apply it to the target area. We will then shape and mold the resin, removing excess bonding material along the way so that your tooth has a natural shape. We will also polish the resin so that it matches the shade of your existing tooth and blends in with your smile. The last step is to set or cure the resin. Our team does this with a UV light, which rapidly dries and hardens it. After the resin is set, you will be on your way. There are no major post-operative restrictions since you will not have received any anesthetic, but our team will recommend that you avoid extremely hard foods so that you do not damage your new restoration. How Long Does Dental Bonding Last?Bonding is a popular cosmetic choice because of its flexibility and affordability. With that said, it still provides a moderate amount of longevity with proper care. Bonding lasts approximately five to eight years. The most frequent reason for bonding failing is due to improper care or when patients attempt to chew very hard foods. Since your tooth did not have to be modified to apply the bonding, our team can usually repair bonded teeth fairly easily with new resin. However, if you repeatedly break your bonded tooth, we may recommend upgrading to a more durable option. If you would like to learn more about the many benefits of dental bonding or are ready to get that unwanted chipped tooth repaired, our team at Osborne Dentistry can help you solve this issue. To schedule your appointment, call our office at 541-451-4300 today. |