Upgrade Your Smile with Dental Bonding
Accidents happen. Fortunately, dental bonding is a quick and easy way to repair chipped or cracked teeth. Whether it happened during a sporting event or an incident with hard candy, or a completely random occurrence out of the blue, we're here for you.
Teeth bonding can also close gaps and change the shape of your teeth to create the smile you've always wanted. Here at Midlothian Family Dentistry, we utilize the latest and greatest technology, allowing you to receive proper care and the results you desire with just one appointment.
If you're in need of dental bonding, whether it's for cosmetic purposes or due to a chipped or decaying tooth, you can count on our team to help. Learn more about our dental bonding services below, along with some answers to frequently asked questions we get asked about dental bonding.
Complete Dental Bonding
Although minor, some dental flaws in need of teeth bonding can require immediate assistance.
At Midlothian Family Dentistry, we offer complete dental bonding procedures, including:
Cosmetic bonding
Ideal for those who wish to repair discoloration or decay on individual teeth. This procedure can also close gaps between teeth and protect exposed roots due to receding gumlines.
Resin bonding
Resin bonding can address issues such as short or irregularly shaped teeth.
Chipped tooth bonding
This option is best for patients who recently experienced chipping or breaking a tooth and require a fast fix.
Dental Bonding 101
How Dental Bonding Works
Dental bonding is the application of composite resin to the tooth's surface. This simple and inexpensive cosmetic procedure can typically be completed in just one visit.
The latest developments in dental technology allow our dentists to create a perfect mold of your tooth. Composite bonding ensures your smile will be back to normal in no time.
What to Expect During the Procedure
- Cleaning. Your dentist will clean the affected tooth and surrounding teeth to create an ideal boning surface.
- Resin Bonding. The resin will then be applied to shape the bonding material.
- Setting. With a UV light, your provider will bond and dry the material to your tooth.
- Shaping. To ensure the composite resin bonding looks and feels like your natural tooth, additional shaping may take place.
- Polishing. To finish the process, the tooth and cosmetic bonding will be polished for a natural look.
Dental Bonding Prep & Aftercare
Like all dental procedures, cosmetic bonding requires proper oral care to ensure long-term results. During your visit, your provider will discuss aftercare best practices as well as preventative care.
- Chewing on ice or other hard foods
- Eating chewy or tough candy
- Biting your nails
- Picking at or touching the bonding
- Grinding your teeth
- Highly acidic foods
If you notice any sharp edges or discomfort following your teeth bonding procedure, get in touch with us right away.
FAQs
Does teeth bonding hurt?
With proper numbing and our extra steps to ensure your comfort, teeth bonding should be painless. While most cosmetic bonding procedures do not require anesthesia, Midlothian Family Dentistry is recognized for our sedation dentistry expertise and is happy to customize your experience for comfort.
How long does dental bonding take?
Most composite resin bonding procedures can be completed within 30-60 minutes per tooth. Our dentists are equipped to handle dental emergencies promptly and professionally. Most often, you will be able to be seen within just a few hours of your call, if not immediately.
How long is the recovery time?
Dental bonding does not require additional recovery time. You will be able to resume normal activities immediately after the procedure.
Does dental bonding require multiple visits to the dentist?
Most cosmetic bonding procedures can be completed in one visit. However, if the resin bond feels sharp, impacts your bite, or is damaged following the initial appointment, you will need to return to the office for additional shaping and polishing.
Will cosmetic bonding change the way my retainer fits?
Our goal is to make sure the composite bonding feels and acts like your natural tooth, but it is possible for dental bonding to slightly alter the way your retainer fits. If this occurs, please get in touch with us.
Can this procedure be used to address all oral issues?
No. Dental bonding is an excellent option for minor tooth flaws, but it cannot address every issue. In some cases, veneers and crowns may be the best solution.
Is teeth bonding right for me?
Dental bonding is a quick, painless, and inexpensive solution for most patients experiencing chipped, cracked, or decaying teeth.
Contact us to find out if composite resin bonding is right for you.