Dental bonding uses resin to correct imperfections or problems with teeth. The procedure takes 30 minutes to an hour and can repair cavities, chipped teeth, discolored teeth, and gaps. It is less expensive and less invasive than other treatments, but the materials used are less durable and can chip or stain.
When a person has dental bonding, their dentist uses a special material to bond to a tooth and correct some imperfections or problems. The material used in dental bonding is referred to as resin, which is actually a plastic material that matches the color of a person’s teeth as closely as possible. The resin is designed to be durable, so it can withstand whatever happens inside your mouth.
Dental bonding typically takes half an hour to a full hour to complete for each tooth, starting with a dentist matching a color of resin with the color of his or her patient’s teeth. He then roughens the surface of the affected tooth and applies a liquid balm; both of these things make it easier for the adhesive material to adhere. Next, he applies the resin to the tooth and molds it into a suitable shape. Then he uses a laser or ultraviolet light to illuminate the resin and induce it on the tooth surface. Finally, the dentist smoothes the resin and shapes it further, eventually polishing it, so that it is as close as possible to the rest of the tooth.
Dental Bonding can be used for a variety of dental care needs. For example, it can be used to repair cavities and chipped teeth. It can also be used to mask teeth that have become discolored or to close unsightly gaps. It is sometimes used to make a tooth appear longer or to change its shape, so it looks more attractive. It is sometimes even used to cover the root of a tooth, such as when someone has a case of gum recession.
There are both advantages and disadvantages of dental bonding. First, it is considered to be easy and less expensive than other treatments. The dentist can handle the entire procedure in his office; it is not necessary to involve a laboratory for the creation of dental veneers and in most cases it can be done in a dental visit. Also, dental bonding usually doesn’t involve the use of anesthesia, except when it’s used to repair cavities. Very little of the tooth enamel is removed with this procedure, which gives it an edge over options like veneers and crowns.
As for the cons, one of the more serious may be that the materials used are not as durable or long-lasting as those used with other treatments, such as fillings or crowns. Sometimes dental bonding materials chip and damage to the teeth can occur. Also, the materials used are less resistant to staining than those used in creating crowns. For these reasons, many dentists suggest dental bonding to make smaller changes.
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