Bonding is a cosmetic procedure that allows the dentist to reshape or repair your smile using composite resin. Cosmetic bonding is particularly ideal if you’re insecure about the appearance of your smile. With bonding, chipped or uneven teeth can be repaired easily and affordably, restoring your self-confidence. Additionally, bonding is often completed in a single visit. and doesn’t require any anesthetic!  As with most cosmetic procedures, bonding will wear and discolor over time, eventually needing to be replaced; however, bonding is very durable and typically lasts many years.  

Reasons for cosmetic bonding:

• Closing spaces or gaps
• Fixing chipped teeth
• Fixing decayed teeth (teeth with cavities)
• Lengthening uneven teeth
• Protecting roots exposed by receding gums
• Restoring badly discolored teeth

What does dental bonding involve?

The dentist will then apply a bonding resin to the teeth to be bonded which cements the composite (bonding material)  in place.  After several layers of tooth-colored composite are applied, the composite is shaped and hardened with a special curing light which takes between ten and twenty seconds.  Once the composite is fully set, the bonded areas are smoothed, buffed, and polished to blend in naturally with the surrounding teeth. 

If you want to regain confidence in your smile, contact our practice to learn more about bonding.