After a few hours of painless bonding, your teeth can be as good as new. Teeth bonding provide healthier and more glamorous-looking teeth.
You avoid smiling when the camera comes around. Mostly you give closed lip half grin smiles where you can’t tell if you are really happy or even somewhat mad. Perhaps you have a chipped tooth. Maybe your teeth are a bit uneven and not as perfect as you think they should be. Whatever the case may be, something is pushing you not to show those pearly whites.
Besides teeth whitening for cosmetic-related dentist visits, another popular procedure is bonding of the teeth. The teeth bonding works not only to fix chipped or cracked teeth but to also help fix discolored teeth and fill in silver fillings. Teeth bonding may be an option for those who wish to have a straighter, more perfect smile.
Unfortunately, teeth bonding may not be for everyone. An instance where a tooth bonding is not right is if major dental work needs to completed. As with any medical or dental procedure, a patient should discuss options with his physician and dental provider.
What is Teeth Bonding?
Teeth bonding is a technique where the dentist takes a composite resin which he then literally bonds to your teeth, helping diminish flaws. The composite resin chosen matches the normal tooth color as close as possible. The natural tooth which the dentist will bond the resin to is then roughened. He roughens the tooth so that the resin attaches itself and remains properly.
The resin is then attached to the natural tooth in a soft pasty form. The dentist works at sculpting and smoothing over the resin so that it looks natural with your teeth. The newly bonded tooth is then hardened by a special light and then the tooth is polished.
Depending on the severity of the crack, chip or misalignment, the bonding can usually be performed in one visit. Consultation with your dentist will help with figuring out a timeline as to when the bonding will be finished.
Usually nothing needs to be done beforehand by the client. Unless the resin is being used to help fill a decayed tooth, anesthesia is normally not used during the bonding of teeth.
Who is a Good Candidate for Teeth Bonding?
A good candidate for teeth bonding would be someone who is looking to change his dental appearance due to:
- Chips
- Cracks
- Misalignment
- Discoloration
- Replacement of silver fillings
- Receding of gums
- Spaces in gums
- Tooth decay
Bonding of the teeth should be used for minor abnormalities of the teeth. It’s not recommended that this procedure be used for major dental work or overly decayed teeth.
It is recommended that smokers do not get bonding as the teeth will discolor. The resin used to bond the teeth is porous and will stain easily from the smoking. The patient should not only be in good physical health but should also be in good psychological health. Someone thinking about getting their teeth bonded should consult with a dentist.
