it helps protect your teeth from further damage and supports long-term oral health.
Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure that uses a tooth-colored composite resin material to enhance your smile. This procedure is used to repair chips, close down gaps or change the shape and color of a tooth. Unlike other cosmetic dental treatments, such as porcelain veneers, dental bonding is completely reversible.
Your dentist uses a shade guide to select a composite resin material that matches the color of your natural teeth.
The surface of your tooth is roughened and a conditioning liquid is applied. These steps help the bonding material stick to your tooth.
The resin material (which is a putty-like consistency) is applied, molded and smoothed to the desired shape.
Next, the composite resin is hardened with a special curing light, which "bonds" the material to the surface of your tooth.
Finally, your dentist will make any necessary final adjustments and polish your tooth to a natural-looking shine.
The procedure takes about 30 to 60 minutes per tooth to complete.
