All About Bonding

Added: (Tue Jun 30 2009)

Pressbox (Press Release) - Current advancements in dentistry have placed perfect teeth within everyone’s reach. It’s not unusual to suddenly see someone you know having a flawless smile. There are many different options and procedures for any kind of dental problem.


One of the solutions for cosmetic and structural imperfections in one’s teeth is dental bonding. According to San Diego cosmetic dentists, it can repair cracked, chipped, and discolored teeth, as well as replace amalgam fillings. Everyone wants a straighter, more uniform smile and cosmetic bonding can also repair misaligned teeth. It is one of the easiest and least expensive procedures in San Diego cosmetic dentistry. Other uses of this cosmetic dental procedure are:

* Repair decayed teeth using composite resins
* Repair chipped or cracked teeth
* Close spaces between teeth
* Make teeth look longer
* Change the shape of the teeth
* Protect a portion of the tooth’s root that has been exposed when gums recede


In a dental bonding procedure, a San Diego cosmetic dentists will first choose a composite resin whose color closely matches your teeth’s. The tooth will then be roughened so that the resin could adhere properly. The chosen composite resin will then be carefully applied to the tooth, shaped, and smoothed to achieve the desired look. Afterwards, it will be hardened by a high intensity light and then buffed and polished. Below are some advantages and disadvantages of dental bonding.


ADVANTAGES

* The composite resins used in dental bonding usually last about seven to eleven years, longer than silver fillings.
* Since the chosen composite resin is a match to the shade of your teeth, they’re more aesthetically pleasing than silver fillings.
* It can be done in one office visit, depending on the extent of the repair needed.
* Aside from being long-lasting, dental bonding is also quick, affordable, and relatively painless.


DISADVANTAGES

* Although the composite resin used last longer than silver fillings, they still do not last as long as other restorative procedures like crowns, veneers, or fillings.
* Dental bonding materials can chip and break off the tooth.
* Does not resist stains as well as crowns.