tooth bonding

Why Should I Get Tooth Bonding?

If you’ve been wanting to change your smile but don’t want the potential tooth sensitivity of dental veneers, there is another option available. Tooth bonding can straighten and whiten teeth in just one dental office visit, and DentalSpa Indianapolis is proud to offer tooth bonding from the comfort of our office. Learn why so many patients choose tooth bonding to quickly improve their natural smiles.

What Does Tooth Bonding Do For My Smile?

Similar to other cosmetic procedures, dental bonding is a way for your dentist to make small changes to your teeth to fix problems like discoloration, chips, cracks, or even close small gaps. The tooth bonding procedure is a similar concept to spackle used to repair walls, but for your teeth. A composite resin that is safe for your teeth is applied to the damaged areas of your teeth and is then shaped and smoothed into the desired appearance. It can even be matched to the color of your natural teeth so no one will be able to tell you’ve had bonding.

Will Dental Bonding Work For Me?

Anyone who has minor cosmetic issues with their smile can benefit from cosmetic dental bonding. Here are just a few examples of how bonding can improve your smile:

Fill in chips on teeth
Eliminate sensitivity from tooth roots that become exposed due to receding gums
Close small gaps between teeth
Whiten, smooth out, or eliminate visible ridges on teeth

Tooth Bonding vs. Porcelain Dental Veneers

You might wonder if there is a difference between cosmetic dental bonding and porcelain veneers, and there are some differences between them. Bonding uses a soft composite resin that is applied to the tooth, which then hardens. Porcelain veneers, however, are thin porcelain shells that are attached to the front of the teeth. Veneers require the outer layer of enamel to be removed to attach them, whereas bonding simply fills in the teeth in specific areas. Some patients feel increased sensitivity with veneers because part of the enamel is removed, but prefer how it looks over bonding.

Patients who do not want the preparation and long-term maintenance of porcelain veneers often find cosmetic dental bonding to work for them. The choice depends on your smile goals, budget, and oral health needs. Dental bonding can be swapped out for veneers if you decide to do so later on.

Cosmetic dental bonding is a commonly used cosmetic dental treatment that can last for over 10 years with proper care. The same rules of oral hygiene apply: brush your teeth, floss, and avoid putting excessive pressure on your teeth.