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What Is Dental Bonding?
Dental or composite bonding is a dental procedure for improving how your smile looks and how your teeth function. It’s ideal for repairing chipped or slightly broken teeth that are mostly intact. Dentists also use dental bonding to hide imperfections in the teeth, like tobacco stains, yellowing, and other forms of discoloration. Dentists will apply composite resin on the teeth to repair the damaged parts or hide these imperfections.
The Dental Bonding Process at Urban Dental Studio
The Preparation
The first step involves preparing your teeth for bonding. Here, dentists review your dental history and ask you questions about the same. They’ll then conduct a few tests to confirm your eligibility for the procedure. After that, dentists will compare your teeth’s color to a color chart to find the appropriate shade for your dental bonding. Remember, the bonding material must match your teeth’s color to blend seamlessly with them.
Application of Adhesive and Bonding Material
Dentists will smear dental glue on the affected teeth. This glue is the adhesive that binds your teeth to the composite bonding material. Once the application of the adhesive concludes, dentists will carefully apply composite resin on the affected teeth. They then gently shape and mold the composite material to match the shape of your teeth.
Sculpting and Polishing
Dentists will then sculpt the bonded teeth to match natural tooth contours using a laser or drill. They then polish your teeth with a soft rubber cap and polishing paste to give your teeth a beautiful natural sheen. Lastly, the dentists will release you with instructions on caring for your teeth.
Benefits of Dental Bonding
Minimally Invasive
Unlike other cosmetic dental procedures, dental bonding is minimally invasive and doesn’t require any drilling or incisions. Moreover, patients won’t need a local anesthetic to numb the pain because the entire process is painless. Patients also don’t have to take store-bought pain medication to manage pain and discomfort after the procedure.
Affordable
Dental bonding is also one of the most affordable cosmetic dental procedures available today. Other procedures, like veneers and dental implants, are generally pricier than dental bonding. Additionally, unlike other dental procedures, dental bonding doesn’t involve removing the tooth’s enamel. In fact, bonding adds to the shape of the teeth, improving appearance and functionality. Patients can resume their normal diet and daily routines right after treatment.
Improves Appearance of Teeth
Dental bonding improves the appearance of teeth so you can have a beautiful smile to show the world. This is great for your self-confidence and social life and opens up countless opportunities to improve your smile. Not only does it address chips and fractures in your teeth, but it also covers stains and discoloration.