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Dental Bonding

Dental Bonding is a conservative way to repair slightly chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth. Bonding is less expensive than other cosmetic treatments and usually can be completed in one visit to our office.Screen Shot 2014-09-30 at 4.11.57 PM

Dental bonding is used for the following:

How does it work?

The tooth is prepared for the procedure by lightly etching the surface and applying a bonding liquid. Once the liquid sets, a plastic resin is applied and sculpted into the desired shape by the dentist. Once set, the resin is trimmed, smoothed and polished to a natural appearance.

Considerations

The bonding procedure can often be completed in a single office visit, and can improve the appearance of a tooth significantly. However, since the plastic resin used is not as strong as your natural tooth enamel, it is more likely to stain, chip or break than natural teeth. Bonding typically lasts three to five years before repair is needed.

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