Dental bonding is a conservative cosmetic treatment that improves the appearance of chipped, discolored, or misshapen teeth using composite resin to repair and restore the tooth surface.
Bonding can transform the appearance of a smile. The procedure is commonly used for:
- Repairing chips and minor cracks
- Covering stained or discolored enamel
- Closing small gaps between teeth
- Remodeling the contours of teeth which are undersized, crooked, or misshapen
- Rebuilding areas where enamel erosion has taken place
- Creating inconspicuous, tooth-colored fillings
The procedure begins with an exam to make sure the tooth is healthy and a good candidate for bonding. The tooth surface is prepared, and a specially formulated dental adhesive is applied which enables the composite resin to “bond” to the tooth structure.