How Dental
Bonding Works
301 Queen st south, unit 3c,
Bolton Ontario L7E 2B1
Tel.: 905-533-2030
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What is Teeth Bonding?
Our teeth are naturally beautiful and strong. However, they are still prone to chipping and other damage. Bonding can repair broken teeth and restore their beauty. What is bonding teeth? Teeth bonding, commonly known as dental bonding, is a cosmetic dental procedure for repairing chipped, cracked, and broken teeth. Dental bonding can also help with discoloured teeth, fill gaps between your teeth, and lengthen teeth that are shorter than the rest. The procedure involves applying tooth-coloured resin on the teeth. The material is hardened with a special light and ultimately bonds to the tooth.
Why Would One Consider Getting Teeth Bonding Done?
Cosmetic dental bonding helps improve your smile. You can consider cosmetic bonding to:
- To repair cracked or chipped teeth
- To repair decayed teeth or dental cavities; the composite resin fills cavities
- To improve the appearance of discoloured teeth
- To make your teeth look longer
- To fill gaps between your teeth
- To change the shape of your teeth
- As an alternative to conventional amalgam fillings
- To protect a portion of your tooth that is exposed due to receding gums
Dentists view dental bonding as a procedure suited for small cosmetic changes due to its limitations. It is ideal for correcting teeth in areas of low-pressure bites. It is also suitable for short-term correction of cosmetic dental problems.
The dental bonding procedure
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As stated above, your Bolton dentist won’t ask for much-advanced preparation going into the appointment. The procedure is minimally invasive and doesn’t even require anesthesia in normal circumstances.
After consultation, the dentist will examine your mouth and try to find a shade of resin that matches your natural tooth color as closely as possible. Your tooth will then be roughened to prepare it for the bonding material before being smeared with a conditioning liquid.
Next, the bonding substance will be applied on the prepared tooth surface and smoothed to achieve the desired shape. A special light may be used to harden the material and strengthen its bonding with your tooth.
Finally, your dentist will use special tools to shape and polish the material to align it with the gloss of your other teeth.
The procedure may take between 30 minutes to one hour per tooth depending on the severity of your issue.
What are the advantages of dental bonding?
- Dental bonding is versatile
- It is cheaper than most of its substitutes
- The procedure is minimally invasive
- It doesn’t require the use of an anesthetic
- The procedure is short
- There is no downtime
- It doesn’t require trimming off of the enamel
What Are the Teeth Bonding Disadvantages?
Are There Any Risks Involved in Teeth Bonding Procedure?
Unlike invasive dental procedures, teeth bonding does not pose adverse risks. Boding is a cheap and straightforward outpatient procedure. Unlike when placing dental veneers, the dentist doesn’t grind down your teeth. Therefore, even if the composite material chips or breaks, you can have it replaced or repaired without worrying about how your tooth looks like. Compared to dental crowns and veneers, composite resin chips and breaks less frequently. The procedure can be performed in one office visit unless several teeth are involved.
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Care and maintenance
Your bonded tooth requires the same amount of care as your other teeth. A good oral hygiene routine is paramount in maintaining the quality of the bonding material for a long time. Brush twice daily, at the least, and floss occasionally to prevent the build-up of plaque and tartar on the surface of the repaired tooth. You should also visit your dentist occasionally for regular checkups and buttressing, if necessary.
Refrain from chewing pens, biting nails and opening bottles with your mouth as the bonding material can chip easily. See your dentist immediately you detect a problem with your bonding.
Dental bonding can come in handy if you are in urgent need of treatment for your slight cosmetic flaw but do not want to break the bank for it. The treatment has the capacity to fix a myriad of dental issues without exposing you to daunting side effects. For the best results ensure you follow the hygiene and maintenance instructions given to you by your dentist.
How Long Does Dental Bonding Last?
How long the bonding material lasts depends on the extent of bonding and your oral habits. For example, bonding to cover exposed roots could have a different lifespan than bonding to repair small chips. Bonded teeth are not as strong as your natural teeth.
Therefore, some habits could weaken and shorten their lifespan. You can break the bonding material from your teeth if you bite down hard. If you drink dark beverages like red wine and coffee or if you smoke, you could stain the bonding material quickly, calling for a replacement sooner. Typically, the material used to bond tooth lasts for three to ten years before calling for a retouch or a replacement. The lifespan of your bonding will also depend on how many teeth were bonded.
