Chipped, cracked, or otherwise damaged teeth can leave you feeling self-conscious and the area of your mouth weakened and open to further damage. While keeping your teeth healthy and strong with proper dental care can help keep tooth damage at bay, sometimes additional dental procedures are needed. If you’re concerned about the health of your teeth or the quality of your smile, bonding is a dental procedure that might be able to help.
Bonding is a procedure that uses a special resin to fill gaps and cracks in your teeth to strengthen the tooth and improve your smile. This special resin, which comes in many shades to better blend in with your teeth, is applied and molded to address your mouth’s particular needs. The resin hardens quickly in the presence of a particular light, meaning the procedure is quick and painless. After the bonding is completed, you can care for your teeth with regular brushing and flossing, just like before the procedure.
While going to the dentist can feel like a stressful situation, we’re committed to making you as comfortable as possible before, during, and after your procedure. We practice gentle dentistry with a focus on keeping our patients comfortable. As it pertains to bonding, we’ll perform a thorough evaluation of your mouth to ensure bonding is the right way to address your concerns. If our team determines it’s right for you, we can have a conversation about whether anesthesia is necessary. In some cases, anesthesia isn’t necessary if your mouth is healthy enough. If you think bonding might be the solution for you, contact us to schedule an appointment to improve your smile and strengthen your teeth.