It is, however, important to note that dental bonding will not work for every patient’s needs. It is not a practical solution if you have significant dental imperfections like fractures or decay.
Teeth bonding is an excellent option for those who want to improve their smile and fix their teeth gaps, but there are some criteria to consider before getting the procedure.
First and foremost, dental bonding only works on small chips or cracks in your teeth. If you have large cracks or chips, the dentist will opt for other procedures.
If you have discolored teeth or stains from years of coffee drinking and smoking cigarettes, then dental veneers may work best for hiding these imperfections without distorting the shape of your smile (though they can cost thousands of dollars).
Teeth bonding can repair minor gaps between the teeth. Gaps between the teeth affect your smile and can also lead to improper alignment of the teeth with each other.
Dental bonding can help close these gaps and improve your ability to smile and eat properly.
Our cosmetic dentist in Bryn Mawr will use a tooth-colored resin to fill gaps between the teeth. The bonding material can be applied to existing teeth or used to build up your gums to correct an overbite or receding gums. The tooth bonding procedure typically takes around one hour, and you’ll need no anesthesia during this time unless you have cracks near the roots.
If you have significant gaps in your front teeth, the dentist can opt for veneers or dental crowns.
Bonding differs from veneers, although they fix similar problems. Teeth bonding is a process that uses a resin to bond a tooth to the surrounding tooth structure. Veneers are thin shells bonded over the surface of teeth.
The cost of dental bonding will depend on several factors.
Bonding is regarded as a cosmetic procedure, and therefore, it is usually not covered by insurance. Consult our Bryn Mawr dentist on the cost of the dental bonding.
Dental bonding can fix dental problems like chipped, cracked, discolored teeth (stains, yellowed). Repair decayed teeth, which need more than just a touch-up; this may require root canal treatment.
Dental bonding is also used to correct minor misshapen or crooked teeth. For teeth misalignment, however, the dentist can opt for orthodontic braces instead because bonding is not enough.
Bonded teeth are not like your regular teeth. They are not as strong as the natural teeth, and they may chip. It is vital to maintain the bonded teeth clean by brushing your teeth twice a day. Also, avoid using your bonded teeth to open bottles or bite hard objects. Additionally, visit the dentist regularly for cleaning, and avoid biting the teeth.
Teeth bonding is affordable, non-invasive, and painless. It is also completed in a few minutes and does not always require local anesthesia.
However, the bonded material is not as durable and strong. The resin material can crack, chip, or discolor with time.
Because of these reasons, the dentist recommends dental bonding for minor problems.
Visit The Dental Spa Main Line for more information about dental bonding and what you can expect during the procedure.