Dental bonding in Washington, DC, is a cosmetic procedure that uses composite resin to repair teeth that are chipped, cracked, gapped, or discolored. The composite material is shaded so that it matches your natural tooth shade and is applied directly to the tooth. It typically takes only one visit to your dentist to bond the material to your tooth.
Dental bonding in Washington, DC, is often recommended over veneers because it is not as invasive and does not require as much preparation of the tooth before the resin is placed. Patients with more severe dental issues may want to consider porcelain veneers instead. Your dentist can recommend the best treatment option for you after examining your teeth.
Your dentist will need to shape your tooth to ensure a proper fit for the composite material. The tooth is first cleaned and etched to create a better surface for the resin to adhere to. Then, the dentist will apply an adhesive and apply putty-like composite resin to the tooth, shaping it to the desired form while hardening the resin with a curing light. Once hardened, your dentist will polish the material until it matches the sheen of surrounding teeth. The last step is an optional final polishing or glaze to improve the appearance of the tooth. In most cases, the entire procedure can be completed in less than an hour.
For minor cases of tooth decay, tooth-colored fillings or dental bonding in Washington, DC, may be recommended. Both options will repair the damaged portion of the tooth and strengthen it to avoid additional damage.
Talk to your dentist about how you can protect your teeth with dental bonding in Washington, DC.
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