Dental bonding in Oshawa is a process where we directly bond a composite resin material onto your tooth. It is primarily a cosmetic dental treatment that can change the shape, size or colour of the tooth, and it is minimally invasive and quick.
How Does Dental Bonding Work?
There are several easy stages to dental bonding outlined below.
- We take the shade of your tooth and select a composite resin in a colour that will closely match it. The next stage is to etch the tooth surface lightly.
- To do this, we paint an etching fluid onto the tooth before rinsing it off and drying it. The etching fluid helps to slightly roughen the tooth surface, creating a better bond between the composite resin and your tooth.
- Next, your tooth is coated with a conditioning liquid that also helps increase the bond between your tooth and the material.
- Our dentist then applies the composite resin directly to your tooth, hardening it with UV light.
- When all the material is in place, we shape and polish it so it looks and feels natural.
Typically, we complete dental bonding treatments in Whitby in an hour or less. If you need extensive dental bonding, we may schedule several visits.
What Are the Advantages of Dental Bonding?
Advantages of dental bonding include:
- Treatment is inexpensive and quick to complete.
- Modern composite resins look natural, blending in seamlessly with your real teeth.
- Composite bonding is usually used for cosmetic purposes but can protect teeth that are chipped or cracked.
- You are unlikely to require any anesthetic for this procedure unless the dentist needs to remove some tooth material.
What Are the Disadvantages of Dental Bonding?
Potential disadvantages of dental bonding include:
- Composite resin is strong but not as durable as metal or porcelain. You must take care when biting down on hard foods and be careful not to use your teeth as tools.
- Over time, composite resin can become stained as it is slightly porous. The staining is worse if you like red wine, tea, coffee, or strongly coloured foods.
- If it looks significantly stained, you may need to replace the composite resin after a few years.
Is Composite Bonding Right for Me?
You may want to consider this treatment if you want to improve the appearance of your smile. It can create a noticeable difference in the look of your teeth, but the overall effects are quite subtle. It’s best if you have any small issues with your teeth that include:
- Small chips or cracks in your teeth.
- Gaps between your teeth.
- Discoloration
- Teeth that are slightly too small, worn or not quite the right shape.
Learn More by Visiting Margolian Dentistry
If you are interested in cosmetic dentistry in Ajax and want a cost-effective solution, dental bonding is one option that may suit you. The best way to find out is to schedule an appointment with our cosmetic dentist to discover if composite bonding will provide the desired results.
It is just one of several cosmetic treatments we offer and is sometimes used with enamel reshaping. This is where our cosmetic dentist carefully reshapes a tooth by removing a tiny amount of tooth enamel, for example, if a tooth overlaps or is slightly rotated.
Alternatively, we can discuss other options with you that provide a more significant difference to the appearance of your smile, such as teeth whitening or porcelain veneers.
