Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is the process of bonding tooth-colored composite resin to the teeth. Once the resin has been bonded to the tooth, it is basically permanent. That doesn't mean that you'll never have to have it touched up or replaced. It just means that it is very unlikely to fall off or break away.
Dental bonding is a great way to repair small imperfections on teeth quickly and affordably. Bonding works well in many situations and is like a simplified version of a veneer or a crown, but it cannot withstand forces and stress as well as veneers and crowns.
Why Dental Bonding?
· To fill in a small gap between two teeth
· To repair decayed teeth by filling a cavity with tooth-colored resin
· To change the shape of a tooth
· To repair small chips or cracks in teeth
· To cover up minor discolorations
· To protect the root of a tooth after it's been exposed by receding gums
Why not Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding cannot be used on teeth that are exposed to heavy pressure from biting or chewing.
Dental bonding is not indicated for covering large areas of decay or major damage such as tooth fracture.
