Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Seattle area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry.
The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is sturdy and tooth-colored. It is applied to the teeth while soft, like putty, and then hardened or set with a special light. The material bonds with the tooth and can then be shaped and polished.
Dentists will usually consider the option of bonding when 1) decayed, 2) chipped, or 3) cracked teeth need to be repaired.
4) Large spaces between teeth can be filled with bonding material, and 5) roots can be protected by bonding after gums recede.
6) Discolored teeth can also be improved using the bonding process, and, since the material is easily shaped, teeth can be made to 7) look longer or just have the general shape changed. Bonding is often used, along with teeth whitening as part of a total smile makeover.
Hi. I’m dentist Brian McKay, of Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry in Seattle. We offer cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, dental implants, and teeth whitening. We hope to hear from you soon!
So, if you are in the Bellevue, Kirkland, or Redmond area and are in need of dental care or have cosmetic dentistry questions, please give us a call at 206-381-3055.
We hope to hear from you soon!
The following website was used as source material for this blog:
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-bonding, accessed on March 7, 2013
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