Dental bonding is an alternative to teeth veneers and can be used as a restorative procedure for teeth that are chipped, cracked, discolored or disarranged.
HOW DOES DENTAL BONDING WORK?
The tooth is prepared for dental bonding by lightly etching the surface and applying a bonding liquid. Once the liquid sets, a tooth-colored resin material is applied and sculpted into the desired shape by the dentist. Once set, the resin is trimmed, smoothed and polished to a natural appearance.
CONSIDERATIONS FOR DENTAL BONDING
The bonding procedure can often be completed in a single office visit, and can improve the appearance of a tooth significantly. However, since the resin material used is not as strong as your natural tooth enamel, it is more likely to stain, chip or break than natural teeth. Bonding typically lasts three to five years before need of repair.
We highly recommend wearing a night guard to protect the bonding from premature breaking or chipping.
Kindly call out office at 847-392-4270 to schedule a consultation or make an online appointment to see if you are a good candidate for dental bonding.