What to Expect with Dental Bonding?
If you have a discolored, cracked or chipped tooth, a cosmetic dental procedure called dental bonding can give you a smile you can be proud of. Dental bonding will restore your damaged teeth to give you the confidence you need to show off your beautiful smile.
About Dental Bonding
This is a procedure in which a dentist applies a tooth-colored composite resin to a damaged tooth. The composite resin covers any discoloration, fills in cracks and replaces a chipped portion of a tooth to make it look perfect.
Dental bonding is not the same as veneers, but they are similar. Veneers cover the front part of the tooth, while bonding only covers a small part of the tooth. The bonding is the place where the chip, crack or discoloration is and nowhere else.
Many cosmetic dentists offer dental bonding and veneers, so book an appointment with a dentist in Simi Valley to find out which one is right for you.
What to Expect During the Dental Bonding Procedure?
Dental bonding is a very safe, effective and simple procedure. The dentist starts with a shade guide to choose the closest composite resin color to your natural teeth. The dentist then roughens the surface of the tooth being treated and applies a liquid to it. This liquid makes the bonding agent stick.
The dentist will then apply the composite resin onto the tooth. He works hard to mold and shape the composite to make it look just like your other teeth. Once it is the right shape and size, ultraviolet light is used to harden it.
The dentist will then make sure the tooth looks just like it should. If it doesn’t, he will make additional adjustments until it looks perfect.
The procedure takes about 30 to 60 minutes. Appointment time has to do with how many teeth need to be treated and how much work needs to be done to mold the teeth.
No anesthesia is required for dental bonding. You can return to your normal daily activities after the procedure.
What to Do After Dental Bonding?
The following tips can help you take good care of your teeth, including the bonded tooth.
- Brush twice a day and floss daily.
- Avoid hard foods, especially hard candy.
- Don’t bite your nails.
- Avoid staining drinks, such as coffee, tea, and wine.
- Schedule a dental cleaning every six months.
The dentist will check the bonded tooth during your routine dental appointments to ensure there are no chips or breaks.
Contact a Dentist in Simi Valley for Dental Bonding
If dental bonding seems like something you could benefit from, contact a dentist in Simi Valley. Victor K. Muradian, DDS of Esthetic General Dentistry in Simi Valley has many years of experience with dental bonding. He can hide your damaged tooth with a composite resin that matches the color of your other teeth, so you can smile again without worrying about your chipped, cracked or discolored tooth. Call us today at 805-522-0880 to schedule an appointment.
Location: 3695 Alamo Street, #300 Simi Valley CA 93063
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