What is Dental Bonding?
Dr. Brian Valle P.A. offers composite resin bonding, often known as dental bonding, as a cosmetic procedure. Bonding uses tooth-colored resins to repair missing tooth structures or conceal minor flaws like chipping, discoloration, or spacing inconsistencies. The dental bonding resin is highly durable. We can tailor it to match the color of your existing teeth for long-lasting and natural results making it difficult, if not impossible, to tell the difference between your bonded and natural teeth.
What Can Dental Bonding Fix?
Dental bonding is an excellent choice for anyone wishing to whiten, brighten, or fill in minor gaps in their smile in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner. Dr. Valle may recommend composite resin bonding for a variety of reasons. Dental bonding can:
- Repair tooth decay
- Fix chipped or cracked teeth
- Improve the appearance of discolored teeth
- Close gaps or spaces between your teeth
- Reshape your teeth to fit your overall smile better
- Protect exposed roots from receding gums
The Bonding Procedure
The teeth bonding process is pretty straightforward, and we can even complete it in less than an hour. When you come in for your cosmetic bonding procedure, your hygienist will clean the tooth’s surface so it is plaque-free. Once your teeth are clean and dry, Dr. Valle will reshape your teeth to adhere and connect the resin optimally; this usually does not require anesthesia and causes little discomfort. He will then etch the surface with a gel designed to open up tiny pores on the tooth. After we rinse off the etching gel, Dr. Valle will select a material that best matches the color of your natural teeth. Then the bonding material will be applied. To assist the resin attaching to your tooth, he will first apply a conditioning liquid to the surface. The putty-like resin will then be applied to your tooth and sculpted and molded to match your existing teeth’ shape. Dr. Valle will use a bright light or a laser to solidify the resin and make it bond to your natural tooth once the desired shape has been achieved. He can finish shaping and polishing it once it’s hardened to match your existing teeth.
Benefits of Dental Bonding
As your family and cosmetic dentist in Millersville, Dr. Valle understands that even minor adjustments to the shape or appearance of each tooth can have a significant impact on building a confident smile. As a result, he suggests dental bonding. Dental bonding has numerous advantages and benefits.
- It is both affordable and effective
- Has long-lasting results
- It is a minimally invasive procedure
- You can complete it without anesthesia or sedation dentistry
- Very little, if any, tooth structure must be changed.
- It takes just minutes to complete
How Long Will Dental Bonds Last?
Like any other cosmetic or restorative dental treatment, how long dental bonding lasts is determined by how well you care for your smile. Natural enamel is more durable than composite resin. As a result, it will diminish with time. A healthy oral hygiene routine and regular visits to Dr. Brian Valle P.A. are excellent first steps. A bonded tooth should last 3 to 10 years if properly cared for with oral care.
Dental bonding is a perfect blend of dentistry and artistry. If you’re interested in treating a tooth with dental bonding in Millersville, MD, please don’t hesitate to give Dr. Brian Valle P.A. a call and schedule an appointment.
