Cosmetic dentistry is chock full of ways for your dentist to address cosmetic issues that may have been dogging you your whole life. Talking about each of them would take a lot of time, so if you’re interested in fixing some aesthetic issues, it may be a good idea to home in on understanding just one of these procedures.
Cosmetic bonding is one of the most versatile cosmetic treatments, capable of dealing with a wide range of issues. If you’re curious, here are a few things it may be able to do for you.
What is Cosmetic Bonding?
If you’ve gotten a filling recently, you may be familiar with the tooth-colored composite resin that’s often used to repair cavities nowadays. This substance works almost like a spackle, placed directly into areas of decay and cured into place with a specialized light.
As it turns out, a similar resin is used in cosmetic dentistry to patch up areas of damage. This process is known by many names—direct bonding, composite bonding, and cosmetic bonding being just a few.
What can this technique do? Well…
Fixing Chips & Cracks
There are some types of trauma to the teeth that need to be remedied immediately, but for mild chips or cracks, you may go years without having to repair the damage. That said, if you aren’t a fan of how a chipped tooth makes you look, cosmetic bonding can be used to patch one up.
Connecting Gapped Teeth
Some people can wind up with gaps in their smile as a result of having lost teeth, but for the most part, people who deal with this issue have had this problem for a long time. Your dentist can layer the composite resin directly over your teeth to subtly reshape them, connecting two incisors that may ordinarily not touch.
Covering Discoloration
Teeth whitening is an incredibly popular cosmetic dental treatment, capable of dissolving stains that have set into the enamel.
However, many people have discoloration too severe for whitening alone. Others can see their teeth start to yellow for reasons unrelated to stains, like aging or certain medications. For these people, cosmetic bonding can cover up their teeth, hiding the color of their teeth.
This is just a short list of what cosmetic bonding can do. If you are interested, you should ask your dentist what it could do for you!
About Our Practice
At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we aren’t interested in offering you just another day at the dentist; we want to give you an experience that will make you want to come back as much as possible! We offer our patients the latest techniques in oral medicine while doing everything we can to keep them comfortable. That way, you can celebrate your new smile in style!
If you have any questions about cosmetic bonding, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (904) 285-7711.