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Cosmetic bonding, which is commonly known as dental bonding or direct bonding, is a common treatment for people who wish to enhance their smile<\/a>. It is comfortable, affordable, and effective! Still, you might wonder exactly what it can accomplish. What problems can it address? This blog post discusses what dental bonding is and lists a few issues that it is often used to correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Dental Bonding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the bonding procedure, a cosmetic dentist molds a tooth-colored resin onto a tooth in order to hide its imperfections. A special curing light hardens the resin. It looks very similar to natural tooth enamel; in fact, no one may be able to tell that you had some work done. The results often last for several years before bonding needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Problems Dental Bonding Can Fix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental bonding is useful for a number of purposes. It can often be used to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repair Chips and Cracks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have a chip out of one of your front teeth, it may make you feel self-conscious. Dental bonding can reshape the tooth, hiding the damage and giving your smile a more symmetrical appearance. It can also smooth out the rough edges of a chipped tooth to increase your oral comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Close Gaps Between the Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most people believe that orthodontic treatment is the only way to correct gaps between the teeth. However, if your gap is small enough, and you do not have other significant dental misalignment issues, dental bonding may be used as a sort of \u201cinstant orthodontics.\u201d By making your teeth appear slightly larger, it can close unwanted gaps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cover Exposed Roots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gum recession can happen for various reasons, such as gum disease, genetics, and overly aggressive brushing. Eventually, your gums might pull back to the point where your sensitive tooth roots are exposed, leading to increased discomfort when you consume hot and cold foods. It might be possible for your dentist to place bonding over those roots and help you find relief from sensitive teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fill in Cavities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dental bonding and fillings are sometimes regarded as two completely separate procedures. But in reality, they have a lot in common. In fact, they both use the same type of resin. If you have small spots of decay, your dentist may be able to seamlessly fill them in without compromising the appearance of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Dental Bonding Right for You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental bonding is fast, relatively affordable, and very beautiful. It is suitable for most patients! However, it is just one of several cosmetic treatments that might be right for you. Talk to your dentist to learn about your options for enhancing your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drs. Eric and Ariel Heisser are the talented general and cosmetic dentists in our practice. They offer a broad range of services, including dental bonding, restorative care, and so much more. If you would like to improve your smile\u2019s appearance or its health, our team is ready to serve you. Contact Laketown Family Dental in Norton Shores<\/a> at 231-737-2273.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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