DENTAL BONDING
A quick solution to minor chips, stains, or gaps in your teeth.
Even minor changes can dramatically improve your smile!
CORRECT MINOR AESTHETIC IMPERFECTIONS
West Richmond Family Dentistry, located in Richmond, VA, is pleased to offer dental bonding as a cosmetic dentistry service to improve your smile. Dental bonding, also known as tooth bonding, is a simple, quick and cost-effective solution to treat chipped, cracked or misshapen teeth and restore the look of your smile. The bonding material is made of a durable composite resin that is matched to your natural tooth color. Bonding requires minimal preparation and often local anesthesia is not needed.
WHEN IS DENTAL BONDING RECOMMENDED?
Dental bonding is used quite often in restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedures because of its durability and natural look.
Dental bonding is a great option for certain cosmetic solutions, such as:
- Repairing a chipped tooth
- Eliminating decay and using a composite resin filling
- Repairing a cracked tooth
- Closing gaps or spaces between teeth
- Lengthening teeth
- Reshaping an irregular or shorter tooth
- Protecting an area of tooth root that is exposed when gums recede
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH DENTAL BONDING
If you choose dental bonding to correct the appearance of your teeth, your dentist will first color match the composite resin material to your natural tooth color. Next, your dentist will etch the surface of the tooth and apply a liquid to the tooth to which the bonding material will adhere. The composite resin material is added and molded and shaped to match the shape of your natural teeth. An ultraviolet light is used to harden the material and your dentist will polish the bonding to give it a natural shine.
BENEFITS OF DENTAL BONDING
There are many benefits to choosing bonding to improve the look of your smile including:
- Affordable – dental bonding is an affordable option to improve the appearance of a chipped, misshapen or decayed tooth
- Quick – bonding a tooth can be done in one quick office visit
- Conservative – bonding is a conservative cosmetic procedure that does not require the removal of a significant amount of enamel
- Safe – bonding material is made of a composite resin that is completely biocompatible, therefore you don’t have to worry about any harmful chemicals leaking from the restoration. The bonding material also seals to your natural tooth creating a strong, long-lasting restoration
TRUST YOUR SMILE TO OUR DENTAL EXPERTS
When choosing a cosmetic dentist, you want a skilled professional who has expertise coupled with the latest technologies and materials to ensure that your treatment is the best and your restoration is natural-looking and long-lasting. West Richmond Family Dentistry is proud to provide the highest quality cosmetic dentistry services for the family. Call today to schedule your appointment at (804) 282-9600.
