Dental Tooth Bonding – Heathrow / Lake Mary, FL.
Tooth bonding is an excellent option to repair decayed, chipped, fractured, or discolored teeth. Heathrow Dental uses the finest materials to ensure that your tooth-bonding treatment achieves beautiful, natural-looking results.
The Tooth-Bonding Procedure:
One of the big differences between tooth bonding and porcelain veneers is the procedure itself. Dental veneers are created, colored, and hardened in a lab according to your cosmetic dentist’s specifications. Dental bonding is sculpted on your tooth by Dr. Daniel. As a result, the procedure can be completed in one office visit, eliminating the follow-up appointments required for porcelain veneers. The rule of thumb is that tooth bonding is used to repair smaller imperfections in teeth while porcelain veneers are used to repair larger imperfections requiring a stronger material.
Dental bonding starts out as a paste made of composite resin. Our cosmetic dentist prepares your tooth by removing some surface structure that is weakened by decay or is stained. This will enable a stronger bond. We match the resin to the color and translucency of your tooth, sometimes using several layers to get just the right tone. We carefully sculpt the composite resin to the perfect shape. Finally, it is hardened and bonded in place using a special light.
Applications for Dental Teeth Bonding:
Dental bonding can be used to treat small cosmetic dental problems. It can also be used in cases where there is not enough existing tooth material to support a dental veneer. Applications for tooth bonding include:
- Broken tooth
- Chips
- Cracks
- Cavities
- Gaps between teeth
- Discoloration
- Minor crookedness or twisted tooth
- Misshapen tooth
- Tooth that is too short
- Seal eroded enamel
Advantages to dental bonding can include:
-Less expensive than veneers
-Can be accomplished in one office visit; porcelain veneers require two visits because they are made in the lab
Disadvantages to dental bonding can include:
-More easily damaged during cleaning if you do not work with a hygienist who has experience with dental bonding
-Less resistant to staining
-Not quite as beautiful as porcelain
Dr. Daniel will choose the appropriate material to restore your teeth depending on the nature and extent of your cosmetic dental problem. By following the doctor's guidance, the advantages can be maximized, and the disadvantages minimized, ensuring longevity to your newly restored smile.