DENTAL BONDING

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BEAUTIFUL SMILE!

Do you have gaps in your smile or discolored teeth? Are you unsure if you can easily change the appearance of your smile? The good news is that it’s relatively simple to fix small imperfections in your smile with our dental bonding.

Our dental bonding can fill in the gaps in your teeth while also improving the appearance of your smile. Dr. Adamson loves to include dental bonding as part of her restorative and cosmetic procedures in Homer, Alaska.

Learn more about dental bonding or call Homer Dental Center to request an appointment. 

What is Dental Bonding?

Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that repairs small cracks, gaps, chips, and more. The treatment uses a tooth-colored material to fill in or re-shape your tooth. The goal of dental bonding is to improve the look of your smile and decrease noticeable imperfections.

Dental bonding is often the same material that dentists use to fill cavities.

Dental bonding uses a resin material that matches the color of your natural teeth. This same material is also used in restorative dentistry to do things like fill cavities.

When used in cosmetic dentistry, this tooth-colored resin can help to:

  • Conceal Small Chips and Cracks On Your Teeth
  • Cover Up Discoloration and Stains
  • Close in Gaps Between Teeth
  • Change The Shape of a Tooth
  • Make A Tooth Look Longer

While teeth with more significant damage will likely need solutions like veneers or crowns, dental bonding can easily repair minor issues and imperfections. It’s also a less invasive treatment, so it’s a good option for those who do not want to undergo surgical treatments.

Why Dental Bonding?

Dental bonding has several advantages as a cosmetic treatment. It is:

  • Highly Affordable: Dental bonding often costs less than veneers, crowns, or even tooth whitening!
  • Has a Comfortable Process: Our process is non-surgical, requiring very minimal adjustments to your natural teeth.
  • Customizable: We can pick a custom color that matches your other teeth, and it helps you customize your smile.
  • Highly Versatile: Dental bonding can fix so many small cosmetic issues, making this an easy way to fix a smile.

If you are looking to repair or protect your smile, you can rely on dental bonding to do just that for you and your family.

One thing to remember is that dental bonding may be more susceptible to staining or chipping than veneers or other restoration procedures. In order to maintain the appearance of your dental bonding, take extra precautions to ensure your teeth remain clean and healthy.

The Dental Bonding Process

Wondering how the dental bonding procedure works? You can always contact our office to learn more, and we always walk you through any treatment at your appointment.

The dental bonding process often includes these steps:

Picking a Shade:

First, Dr. Adamson will choose a composite resin shade that matches your other teeth.

Prepping the Tooth:

Next, she may use dental tools to roughen the surface of the tooth and then use a conditioning material. These two things allow the bonding material to stick to the tooth.

Applying the Material:

Then, she will apply the resin; it is similar to putty in consistency. The resin is molded and smoothed.

Curing the Material:

Dr. Adamson will then use a curing light to harden the resin material, causing it to bond to the tooth’s surface.

Polishing the Tooth:

Lastly, she will polish the tooth so the resin is completely smooth.

Dental bonding usually takes around half an hour to an hour, making it a quick, effective cosmetic dentistry treatment. After the procedure, you’ll have an improved smile. 

Some patients notice some tooth sensitivity right after the treatment, but over-the-counter pain relievers are more than sufficient to relieve any discomfort. If you do notice sight sensitivity, it will most likely go away within a day or two.

Dental bonding is generally a pain-free treatment. In most cases, the dentist isn’t doing any work near the nerves inside your tooth. In fact, you likely won’t even need anesthesia, unless Dr. Adamson needs to remove deeper tooth enamel to prepare for dental bonding.

Does Dental Bonding Hurt?

Feel Great About Your Smile with Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a minimally invasive procedure that doesn’t take long. Dr. Anne Adamson and her dental team want you to feel comfortable with your smile, including how it looks. With cosmetic dentistry treatments like dental bonding, you’ll love to show off your pearly whites.

Contact Homer Dental Center today to learn more about dental bonding in Homer.

Contact our office by phone or email to request an appointment!