When you have more than one issue with the appearance of your smile, then you may benefit from dental bonding. Using a lifelike composite resin material, our team can address multiple esthetic concerns in only one visit. In today’s blog, your Allen, TX, dentist looks at the cosmetic benefits of dental bonding.
Composite Resin
The material we use for the procedure is known as composite resin. This is metal-free, safe for all ages, and can be color-matched to blend with your tooth and the rest of your smile. Composite resin is a unique blend of glass and acrylic-like particles. In fact, we also use this as part of our tooth-colored fillings, providing durable and esthetically pleasing solutions to tooth decay. When you have multiple issues with your smile, we can correct them in one visit with this treatment option.
Placement
The placement process is fast and simple. Our team will first numb the tooth with a local anesthetic to ensure you’re comfortable. We then remove any decay and clean the tooth, and we may gently etch the outer surfaces too. The composite resin is then prepared and placed in several layers. As the material cures beneath a light, we will sculpt and mold the tooth. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance and a smoother feel. All of this takes only one visit! We may also contour the teeth, sanding and buffing them to address very minor cosmetic concerns, in the same sitting.
Cosmetic Benefits
The dental bonding treatment can repair minor chips and cracks, lengthen teeth worn down by bruxism (teeth grinding), and also mask permanent teeth stains that may not otherwise respond to teeth whitening. We could also close unsightly gaps between teeth and correct misshapen ones as well. If we contour the teeth, our team can smooth out rough patches, grooves, and pits in the outer surfaces. Sharp, jagged, or pointed portions of tooth structure can be dulled, and we can reshape malformed overly large teeth too. For many, this could essentially offer a smile makeover in only a single visit!
If you have any questions about these treatments, or if you would like to schedule a cosmetic consultation, then please give our team a call today to learn more! Now is a great time to visit, as you can use your 2022 dental benefits before they expire at the end of December.
Talk to Your Allen, TX Dentist About Enhancing Smile Beauty
Our team wants to help repair and restore your smile in only one visit. If you want to know more about our cosmetic treatment options, or if you are ready to book an appointment, contact your Allen, TX, dentist, Dr. Torrens-Parker, by calling 469-342-6644.
