Dental Bonding

Dental Bonding Defined

Dental bonding is when a tooth-colored resin material is applied to the tooth’s surface and hardened with a special light, ultimately bonding the material to the tooth. This treatment is used to improve the appearance of teeth that are discolored, chipped, or fractured. It can also be used to reduce the space between teeth and to make teeth look longer. Depending on how many teeth need treatment and the extent of the damage, the dental bonding procedure typically takes one to a few hours, and the results can last for many years with proper care.

Address Aesthetic Issues with Affordability and Convenience

Significant advantages of dental bonding are that it is a relatively inexpensive, easy, and straightforward treatment option compared to other cosmetic dental treatments. Dental bonding is a process used to fix minor tooth damage and prevent decay or worsening problems resulting in teeth being weakened by chips or cracks. Also, tooth bonding helps protect exposed roots when gums recede due to periodontal disease. Dental bonding is not only an aesthetic choice but a functional one too!

Improve Your Smile in One Quick Trip to Our Manhattan Dental Office

During the dental bonding procedure, our Manhattan dentists apply a composite material that matches the true color of the patient’s teeth. We use this natural-looking, durable material to camouflage existing damage and strengthen teeth. Once the composite resin is applied directly to the tooth, it can be shaped to create an idealized shape. This step improves the tooth’s appearance, function, and fit. Once the bonding material is suitably contoured, it is hardened and bonded to the tooth using ultraviolet light. If necessary, our dentists will continue to shape the tooth until it fits perfectly with the smile and bite.
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