As one of the least costly cosmetic dental treatments, your insurance provider may even cover root canal treatment.
Tooth bonding takes 30-to-1 hour per tooth. Your dentist applies the putty-like composite resin and uses a bright light to set it into place.
Make sure to avoid stain-causing foods or beverages such as coffee, berries, and tobacco to protect the appearance of your bonded teeth and keep their look optimal. Call your dentist immediately if any sharp edges appear in them.
It’s Affordable
Bonding can solve numerous dental issues at an economical price, making it the go-to solution when minor cosmetic flaws such as chipped teeth or gaps need repair. Plus, access to dental savings plans or insurance policies covering such bonding treatments can further reduce overall costs.
Dental bonding fees will depend on a few variables, including which dentist you select and the size and scope of the treatment area; on average, you should expect to spend between $300 to $600 per tooth for this service.
Find great offers on dental bonding by searching online specials and coupons or inquiring with your dentist to see if he offers bundling treatments or discounted services, which could reduce overall treatment costs.
Once dental bonding is performed, the results typically last several years before any maintenance or touch-ups are required. By following proper care instructions, such as avoiding foods and drinks that stain teeth and visiting your dentist regularly for checkups, you should get the maximum benefit out of your bonding procedure.
While you are there, your dentist will likely touch up any chips or areas that appear uneven and may replace or add more resin as necessary. Be mindful that bonding may not be as durable as natural teeth – cracking or chipping may occur more frequently than veneers and fillings; nonetheless, bonding should provide long-term coverage in most instances.
Habits that could damage your teeth include biting fingernails, chewing on pens and pencils, and eating complex objects like ice or hard food items. Furthermore, dental bonding isn’t as stain-resistant as natural teeth so it may discolor over time.
It’s Fast
Bonding is one of the fastest cosmetic treatments in dentistry, often providing visible results quickly. Furthermore, it’s less costly than alternative procedures such as veneers or crowns and does not require any downtime afterward; additionally, most dental insurance plans cover tooth bonding procedures.
As part of our bonding process, we examine your teeth to ensure they are suitable candidates. If so, we then “roughen” their surfaces in preparation for resin placement on them and select a composite resin matching the color of natural tooth enamel – this resin can then be placed directly onto each tooth and sculpted seamlessly until achieving an appealing and seamless appearance – before being hardened using unique UV lights and polished until matched perfectly to other natural teeth.
Dental bonding typically lasts three to ten years before needing repair or replacement. Unfortunately, bonded teeth aren’t as strong as natural ones and could chip or stain under pressure from hard foods, objects like bite-on complex objects, or foods like hard candies and soda pop cans. Furthermore, it is wise to avoid habits that could damage them, such as biting your fingernails or chewing pens or ice that could doom your dental bonding; such activities could harm it permanently.
Dental bonding could be the perfect solution if your teeth have cracks, chips, or discolorations. With its fast and cost-effective application process, bonding can dramatically enhance the appearance of your smile at a fraction of the price associated with other cosmetic procedures. Contact us now to discover more ways bonding can rejuvenate it!
It’s Easy
Dental bonding is an effortless way to address a range of cosmetic flaws in teeth, from small gaps and chips/cracks to more significant issues like gaps between the teeth. Many patients don’t even require having their teeth numbed – not to mention its lower cost than similar procedures like porcelain veneers!
Tooth bonding involves applying a composite resin that hardens under special lighting. Your dentist can match the shade of polish to that of natural teeth so it blends in seamlessly, becoming invisible. Once set, they’ll trim and smooth it to check adjacent teeth before sealing off their newly applied sealant against further decay.
Bonded teeth require the same level of care as natural ones. Patients must brush and floss regularly, schedule dental visits with their dentist/hygienist as scheduled, and avoid biting down on complex objects like fingernails or chewing pens, which could damage or chip off the bonding.
Bonded teeth may be less resistant to staining or discoloring more quickly. However, bonded teeth may last a decade or more with proper care and maintenance.
Make an appointment with a dentist to determine whether bonding suits you; they will provide more information regarding its length and price.
If you want to enhance the appearance of your smile, Castle Dental can help. We offer dental bonding treatments designed to restore its original form, boost your self-confidence, and give you more reasons to show it off! Our dentists also offer cosmetic options for those unhappy with their teeth’ aesthetics.
It’s Effective
While bonding may provide effective cosmetic treatments for various problems, it does not address more fundamental ones like chipping, cracking, or discoloration – though it can mask these conditions quickly and conveniently – typically taking only 30-60 minutes per tooth to apply the treatment.
At first, your dentist will roughen and condition the tooth’s surface to help the resin adhere. Once applied, they’ll shape it to correct defects while matching its color to your natural teeth – then use particular light therapy to harden and fuse it permanently to the tooth before finally polishing it for a natural-looking finish.
Teeth bonding is safe and biocompatible, meaning that it should cause no harm to your natural teeth. Furthermore, bonding requires less invasive procedures like dental veneers or crowns, which require the removal of part of an actual tooth’s structure for placement. Moreover, bonding doesn’t require local anesthetic, so there won’t be any discomfort experienced while going through its procedure.
However, dental bonding uses composite resin that isn’t as strong as natural teeth and thus could wear down more rapidly than natural ones. Furthermore, frequent coffee or red wine intake or smoking cigarettes may compromise its stain resistance.
Protecting the health of your bonded teeth is the best way to extend their lives. Brush twice daily, floss, and use mouthwash regularly to avoid cavities. Furthermore, try not chewing ice or using your teeth to open packages, which could damage or chip them, and limit acidic foods and drinks which soften enamel and increase the risk for cavities.
