Dental Bonding
Repair minor imperfections like chips, cracks, or gaps with dental bonding. Using a tooth-colored resin, our Greater Kalamazoo cosmetic dentists carefully apply and shape the material before hardening it with a special light, creating a seamless blend with your natural teeth. This quick, minimally invasive treatment enhances the appearance of your smile and can be completed in just one visit.
Here’s how the dental bonding procedure works to benefit you.
Why Patients Love Dental Bonding
is a popular choice for many patients due to its affordability, versatility, and effectiveness. Compared to other cosmetic options like porcelain veneers, dental bonding is more cost-effective, making it ideal for those looking to enhance their smile without going over budget. Despite its lower cost, dental bonding is incredibly adept at improving the size, shape, and color of your teeth.
One of the standout benefits of dental bonding is that it requires no removal of tooth enamel. This makes it a more conservative treatment option compared to veneers, where enamel must be shaved down if you decide to go the traditional route. The bonding process is also quick—typically completed in a single visit to our Portage, MI, dental office—allowing you to walk out with a beautiful smile in no time.
The results from dental bonding are also remarkably natural-looking, as the composite resin used can be perfectly matched to your existing tooth color. Additionally, many patients choose dental bonding as a low-commitment option to see if they’d like to pursue veneers in the future, offering them a preview of what a more permanent solution might look like.
The Process Behind Dental Bonding
We’ll kick off dental bonding with a thorough examination of your teeth, during which our dentists will discuss your goals and answer any questions you may have. Once you’re comfortable with the plan, we’ll select a shade of composite resin that blends seamlessly with your natural teeth, ensuring a cohesive look.
Next, we’ll prepare each tooth being treated by cleaning the surface and lightly etching it to help the bonding material adhere securely. The composite resin is then carefully applied to the tooth’s surface, where we will shape and mold it to achieve the desired result. Our approach is like that of an artist, meticulously sculpting the resin to match the natural contours of your tooth.
Once the resin is perfectly shaped, we’ll use a special curing light to harden the material, locking it into place. Any final adjustments are made and the tooth is polished. All in all, it’ll take our dentists 30-60 minutes per tooth.
Conceal Minor Tooth Imperfections Today
Our , can use dental bonding to give you a more confident smile if you’re tired of a pesky chip or irregularly shaped tooth. Call Sharp Smile Center today at (269) 344-4004 or request an appointment online to get started!