Teeth Bonding

How Tooth Bonding Works

The dental bonding process is fairly simple and routine. Your dentist can complete it in just one visit. The first step in the process is to prepare the tooth. You may choose to use a local anesthetic however some people do not even need it. The dentist will gently etch the tooth to create a rough surface. This will allow the composite resin to bond to tooth’s surface.

Then your dentist will apply the resin and shape it by hand. Once the tooth looks normal, the dentist will use a curing light to harden the resin. Your results will look completely natural and the tooth will blend in with the rest of your teeth.

I Have a Stain On My Tooth…How Will Tooth Bonding Help?

Some stains are stubborn against bleaching agents used during teeth whitening treatments. If this is the case, Dr. Harrison can conceal a stain on your tooth using tooth bonding material. The tooth-colored resin is applied over the stain and shaped down to your tooth’s surface to blend in with your natural tooth.  Once complete, the stain should be completely hidden by the bonding material.

My Tooth’s Chip is Very Deep…Can it be Fixed with Tooth Bonding?

This is hard to answer without evaluating your tooth first. We recommend having a chipped or cracked tooth seen as soon as possible to avoid further dental damage. If your chip or crack is too deep, you may require more extensive restorative solutions like a dental crown.

Will Anyone be Able to Tell That my Tooth Has Been Repaired via Bonding?

No one should be able to tell that your tooth was repaired using tooth bonding services. The resin we use for tooth bonding procedures closely resembles the color of your natural tooth. When complete, the only thing people should be able to notice is your improved smile aesthetics.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Bonding?