Bonding

With so many different dental procedures available nowadays, it can be challenging to determine the best plan for you. There is so much research out there that this two-month series focuses on various cosmetic dental procedures that can meet your needs. This way, when you schedule your consultation visit, you know what you might be looking for. The first dental procedure we are going to discuss is bonding. Here are 5 things you may not have known about bonding. 

1. Bonding is a method for fixing cracks in your teeth. Instead of pulling the tooth, there are other options. 
2. Chips in the tooth can be fixed by bonding. 
3. Bonding is a long-lasting procedure. 
4. It can be done to fix gaps in your smile. 
5. This procedure is best when you have a minor problem, but the tooth is still healthy. 

While there are other procedures that you might want to consider; and these are best left to discuss with Dr. Judy Strutz during the consultation. Bonding might be an excellent option for you. 

Why You Should Consider Teeth Bonding

Do you have a small crack or chip in your tooth? Bonding is often one of the most popular dental treatments because it can fix a range of problems that you might face. The procedure requires a tooth-colored substance to be placed on your tooth, and then it will be shaped and hardened to keep it attached to the tooth. 

Here are 3 reasons your cosmetic dentist might recommend bonding:

1. Crack or chip in your tooth. This can restore your tooth so that it is beautiful and restore your tooth's structure. 
2. Color concerns. If you have a discolored tooth, instead of using whitening or other procedures, it can restore your color to a natural look. 
3. Fix a misshapen or small tooth. While other procedures might be used instead, this one can restore your tooth so that you can't wait to show off your smile. 

Our smiles are so important to our self-confidence and who we are as people. For more information or help with your smile, schedule a consultation with Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. 

Bonding A Tooth

 If Dr. Strutz is going to use a bond to restore a chipped tooth, she will first analyze your entire smile. She believes in a comprehensive plan to fixing your teeth, not just solving one problem at a time without understanding the cause behind the problem. After the root cause is determined she will determine the best color choice for the bond. The purpose will be to match the color of the bond to the rest of your teeth as closely as possible.

Bonding material is a hard resin that attaches to the enamel of the teeth. An etching gel will be placed on the teeth first. This gel allows for the bond to better attach to the tooth.  Then, a dental resin is placed and then bonding material is placed on the tooth and the area is shaped. You may need a few layers depending on the size of the area being bonded. Throughout the process an ultraviolent light is used to harden the bonding material. Shaping of the bonded area is required in order to make sure the occlusion / bite is correct. For example, if you had too much bonding, it would need to be taken down some to protect your bite.

This process does not take long and shortly after Dr. Strutz will have you well on your way to impressing everyone with a fantastic, restored smile.