Dental Bonding Facts & Figures for Beginners

Do you have chipped or cracked teeth? Or do you see wide spaces between teeth? If you do, then I guess it's time you visit a dentist to have it checked, because you could be a candidate for dental bonding! Here are a couple of helpful facts and figures about dental bonding, especially for beginners.

 

For What Conditions is the Procedure Considered?

According to dental experts, teeth bonding Redwood City is considered for a couple of conditions of scenarios. Among these include chipped or cracked teeth, discolored teeth, decayed teeth, wide spaces between teeth, crooked teeth and others.

 

Dental bonding can also be considered as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings, or to protect a portion of the teeth's root which has been exposed when the gums recede.

 

How is the Procedure Done?

Little advance preparation is required for teeth bonding Redwood City, and anesthesia is usually not necessary unless the bonding is being utilized to fill decayed teeth. The dentist will use a shade guide to choose the composite resin color which closely matches the color of the patient's teeth.

 

Next, the teeth's surface will be roughened and a conditioning liquid is applied, which both help the bonding material stick or adhere to the tooth. The putty-like, tooth-colored resin is then molded, applied and smoothened to the desired shape.

 

The next process in teeth bonding Redwood City is the use of ultraviolet (UV) light to harden the material. Once material hardens, the dentist further trims, shapes and polishes it to match the sheen of the tooth surface. The procedure generally takes from 30 to 60 minutes per tooth.

 

What are the Perks or Downsides of the Procedure?

For starters, teeth bonding Redwood City is hailed as the least costly and the easiest cosmetic dental procedure today. And unlike crowns and veneers, dental bonding can be done in just one office visit, unless a lot of teeth are involved. Anesthesia is also not required for the procedure, unless the dental bonding is being done to fill cavities.

 

There's also low invasiveness with dental bonding, as it requires minimal enamel removal. This means that if the patient changes his or her mind about the procedure, then the composite resin can quickly be removed without causing permanent teeth damage.

 

Now, what are the perceived disadvantages of teeth bonding Redwood City? Although the material primarily utilized in this procedure us stain resistant, it doesn't resist stains as well as crowns. Some also say that the bonding materials do not last as long, or are as tough as other restorative dental procedures like fillings, veneers and crowns.

 

Because of the shortcomings or limitations of dental bonding, most dentists say that the procedure is best suited for minor cosmetic changes, or for temporary correction of cosmetic dental defects.

 

It's also recommended for correction of teeth in areas which have very low bite pressure, like the front teeth. So, before you undergo dental bonding, consult with your dental care provider about the best approach for your particular issue.