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Restore Your Smile With Composite Bonding

12/18/2021

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Do you find yourself half-smiling because you have a chipped or cracked tooth? Or perhaps you don't like the stains on your teeth, especially when you're meeting new people. Composite bonding to the rescue! You do not need to seek other cosmetic dental procedures such as veneers or crowns. Composite bonding is a simple and effective technique to rebuild your smile in just one dentist appointment with minimal tooth preparation. 

What Exactly Is Composite Bonding? 
Composite bonding is a cosmetic dental process that involves your dentist applying a tooth-colored material (resin) to your tooth, sculpting it, hardening it, and polishing it. Because of the resin that bonds to your tooth, the technique is called bonding. 

It's perfect for simple cosmetic dentistry procedures, including filling minor gaps between teeth or repairing chipped or broken teeth. Because of its visual appeal, your doctor may also use bonding as a filler for small cavities.

Why Is Composite Bonding Required? 
As you may know, composite bonding is used to address flaws in your teeth, such as elongating a small tooth to the same level as the others. You may consider dental bonding if:

  • You wish to have a chipped or damaged tooth repaired 
  • You have cavities that need to be filled
  • You want to make your stained teeth look better
  • You want to make your teeth appear longer
  • You want to close the gaps in your teeth.
  • You must fill up the gap where your gums have receded 
  • Your teeth need to be reshaped

How Does Composite Bonding Work?
Teeth bonding is a simple treatment that involves the following steps: 

Preparation
There is no need to prepare for dental bonding ahead of time. In most cases, the procedure will not require anesthesia. If your doctor utilizes bonding as a dental filling, your tooth needs contouring, or the chip is close to the nerve, your doctor may administer anesthesia.

Bonding
To ensure that the bonding material adheres appropriately, your dentist will roughen the surface of your tooth. Then, a conditioning solvent is added to aid in the bonding process. Your doctor will then select a hue that closely matches your teeth using a shade reference. 

The shade-matched resin will be applied, molded, and smoothed. After that, your teeth will be subjected to luminous light to solidify the resin. Your dentist will cut, shape, and polish the resin once it has solidified to match the rest of your teeth. 

Each tooth may take between 30 and 60 minutes to complete. 

After-Care
Because dental bonding is more easily discolored and chipped than other types of cosmetic dentistry, you'll have to be a little more careful with it to keep the bonded teeth looking great. Here are some suggestions:
  • Brush at least twice daily
  • Floss at least once daily
  • Use mouthwashes at least once daily
  • Tea, coffee, and red wine should be consumed minimally
  • Avoid smoking
  • Stop biting your nails and avoid complex objects like ice and raw carrots.

How Long Will They Last?
The bonding's location and your habits will determine its longevity. Expect your bonding to last anywhere from three to ten years on average. 

Composite Bonding With Dr. Hu
While it can seem challenging to decide what a person needs to restore their smile, Dr. Hu can help! At Dr. Hu's office, patients can create an individualized care plan, which will help them navigate through the process of restoring their smiles. For more information regarding treatment for damaged teeth or other dental issues, contact the Smiles of Alaska team. We are available through email at office@smilesofalaska.com or by phone at 907-349-6466.

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