Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is used to correct chips and cracks on the surface of the teeth. In dental bonding a tooth-colored material is applied to the surface of the tooth and then is hardened by a special light, so it bonds to the tooth. Since this material is in the same color as the tooth, it is indistinguishable from it.

 

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Dental bonding is used to repair decayed teeth, chips or cracks on the teeth, to close the gaps between teeth, change their shape, make them look longer and improve their appearance. They may also be used instead of amalgam fillings or to protect an exposed portion of the tooth's root.

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Dental bonding is one of the least expensive cosmetic dentistry treatments. It can be done quite easily, usually in one office visit. Unlike to veneers and crowns, there is no need to remove a part of tooth enamel to apply the bonding material. In cases where dental bonding is used instead of amalgam fillings, there is no need for anesthesia since this treatment is completely painless.

 

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The material used in dental bonding is stain resistant, but not as much as dental crowns. This material can also chip or break off, but the dentist can repair it. Compared to other restorative treatments such as veneers, crowns or fillings, dental bonding is not as strong.

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There is no special care required for bonded teeth. Just brush and floss them regularly and keep up with your regular visits to the dentist. You should also avoid biting or chewing hard foods or objects, since the material used in dental bonding can chip or break.

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The life span of this material depends on your oral hygiene habits and the extent of the bonding done. They usually last within 3 and 10 years before there is a need to change or repair them.

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