Dental Bonding – Doylestown, PA

What is Dental Bonding?

Dental bonding is a conservative cosmetic solution that uses composite resin to fix minor flaws. The same material used to fill in cavity-stricken teeth can also be used to repair small chips or cracks in the tooth enamel. When a patient arrives with a desire to conceal these kinds of imperfections, dental bonding can be one of the more affordable and easy-to-use solutions available.

The composite resin can be applied directly onto the tooth enamel and shaped accordingly to produce a seamless appearance.

Who is a Good Candidate for Dental Bonding?

If you are considering dental bonding, you’ll need to meet with your cosmetic dentist for a consultation. It is during this visit that she will go over your oral and overall health history as well as determine if you have any existing dental problems that might inhibit the success of such treatment. If there are signs of decay or gum disease, we will need to address those first.

But if you are cleared for treatment and are looking to rid your smile of any of the following flaws, you can expect to begin the process of dental bonding as soon as possible:

• Chips
• Cracks
• Stains
• Discoloration
• Slightly fractured teeth
• Irregularly shaped teeth
• Minor gaps

The Dental Bonding Process

Your cosmetic dentist will first need to perform a thorough consultation before agreeing to provide dental bonding. However, if you are deemed eligible for treatment, you can expect the following steps to be taken:

• Kandov will match the composite resin to your existing tooth enamel color to ensure it blends in when applied.
• Your tooth will then be cleaned and slightly etched so that the composite resin properly sticks.
• When ready, we will apply the composite resin directly onto the tooth enamel. Dr. Kandov will then shape and sculpt it into place so that the imperfection can no longer be seen, and it lays flat against the tooth’s surface.
• A curing light is then used to harden the resin into place so that it remains strong and durable for many years.
• A final polish will ensure that the tooth looks beautiful when you leave.

The Benefits of Dental Bonding

When choosing dental bonding to repair your appearance, you’ll find there are numerous benefits, such as:

• A more conservative way to fix your smile by hiding minor flaws
• Results that can last up to a decade or more with proper care and maintenance
• Results that are visible in just one appointment
• A virtually painless procedure that can be completed quickly
• The ability to keep more of your natural tooth structure because of the light etching required
• An affordable cosmetic solution