Tooth bonding can significantly improve the appearance of teeth, especially teeth that have stains which can't be removed by bleaching. Tooth bonding is the freehand application of tooth-colored resin to eliminate unsightly gaps between teeth, change the shape of teeth, fix cracked teeth, and remove spots and stains to make your teeth whiter. Using materials that match the shade, translucency and texture of your teeth, gaps between the teeth can be closed, spots, chips, and discolorations can be eliminated, and your self-confidence can be enhanced through the improved appearance of your smile.
Tooth bonding can also be used to change the shape of teeth including adding length to short teeth. During the procedure, a composite plastic resin is applied to the front surface of the teeth. The dentist first "roughs up" the enamel (removes the shine of the enamel) of the tooth using phosphoric acid so that the composite resin will adhere to the tooth. Then, he applies the resin to the tooth and exposes it to a high intensity light which hardens the resin and seals up the "roughed up" enamel. After bonding the resin to the tooth, the dentist polishes and contours the tooth. The procedure usually doesn't require the use of an anesthetic.
Tooth bonding can re-shade or reshape one or many teeth at one time, and can be used on the front or back of teeth. Bonding is relatively quick to apply and gives an immediate result. It is also more conservative and less expensive than veneers.
Let us help you have a beautiful, confident smile. For more information on tooth bonding, call Windsong Dental Arts at (928) 775-5276.
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