Cosmetic Bonding

Cosmetic Bonding is an esthetic way to restore and treat teeth with direct placement of tooth colored material.

When is Cosmetic Bonding recommended

• To restore cavities in front and back teeth

• To replace old or amalgam restorations ‘silver fillings’

• To restore teeth abrasion areas (notched areas at gumline). Covering these areas helps prevent cavities, root sensitivity and improves tooth appearance

• To reshape crooked teeth

• To restore chipped teeth

• To improve or change the color of permanently discolored teeth

• To close diastema ‘large spaces between teeth’

Benefits/Advantages of Cosmetic Bonding

Appearance – Available in variety of colors and shades, Composite Bonding can be made to look like your natural tool.

Strength – Composite Bonding produces a filling that supports a tooth, making it less likely to break.

Tooth Conservation – In Composite Bonding, only a small amount of natural tooth structure is removed.

Reduced Anesthesia Required – Bonding usually does not require anesthesia unless decay is present. Your teeth can be restored with little or not discomfort.

Economics – Composite Bonding is affordable compared to more expensive procedures like full crowns or veneers.

Steps in Treatment

First the decay (if present) is removed and a protective coating might be placed inside the tooth. The tooth then is etched with a mild acidic solution. This roughen the enamel surface and allows the bonding material to adhere to the tooth. Then a bonding agent is applied to the etched tooth surface.

A shade of the filling material is chosen that matches your natural tooth. Finally, the bonding composite is placed and shaped to match to contour of the natural tooth. In most cases, the dentist will use a curing light to help harden the material. The surface of the composite is then smoothed and polished to achieve a natural luster and appearance.

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