Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a procedure where a composite (tooth-colored material) is used to cover flaws in your teeth, such as chips, cracks or even to close small gaps between teeth. A thin coating of dental adhesive is applied to the surface of your tooth, followed by the composite itself. Dr. Crumpton then colors and shapes the material to blend it perfectly. A high-intensity light is used to harden the composite and then the surface is finely polished for a bright new smile.
What can dental bonding fix?
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Improve the appearance of discolored teeth
- Close spaces between teeth
- Make teeth look longer
- Change the shape of teeth
- Tooth-colored cosmetic alternative to silver amalgam fillings
- It can protect a portion of the tooth's root that has been exposed when gums recede
Alternatives to Dental Bonding
For some of the above situations, veneers and crowns can be better solutions for cosmetic work than dental bonding. Dental bonding is usually a less expensive solution but does not resist stains as well as crowns or porcelain veneers and is not as strong. To find out which cosmetic solution will work best for your teeth, schedule a free cosmetic consultation with Dr. Crumpton and get all your questions answered.
