Dental bonding is a quick and inexpensive way to mend minor chips or cracks in teeth, or to hide teeth that look stained. It is a cosmetic dentistry treatment that uses tooth colored composite resin material. This is the same material used for dental fillings. Your dentist in Newport Beach will apply the composite resin to the tooth, hardening it before shaping and polishing the restoration. This treatment has its advantages and disadvantages.
Pros
- Good affordability. Dental bonding is less expensive than alternative treatments such as porcelain veneers. Costs can vary but some dental plans may cover at least part of your fees.
- Speed. Often treatment can be completed during just one visit to your general dentist in Newport Beach.
- Ease. Treatment is noninvasive, and it might not even be necessary to have a local anesthetic as very little, if any, tooth enamel is removed.
Cons
- Staining. Composite resin will look good for a few years but will eventually become stained. Patients who smoke or who consume lots of highly colored foods may find these restorations stain more quickly.
- Durability. The composite resin used to bond teeth isn’t as strong as porcelain veneers and may sometimes chip or break off. With proper care, dental bonding should last between three and seven years.
Choosing Dental Bonding
Dental bonding can be an excellent choice for making minor modifications to teeth. Composite resin is useful for replacing silver colored fillings, for minimizing or closing up gaps in between teeth or for changing the shape and size of a tooth. It is a good choice for an inexpensive smile makeover.
