Dental Cosmetic Bonding Can Work Wonders in Enhancing Your Smile

Have you ever caught yourself checking out your smile in the mirror and not being satisfied with what you see? You are not alone if you see cosmetic flaws in your smile that you would like corrected. Just about everybody has some imperfection in their smile. Dental bonding could be an effective cosmetic solution for a gap between two teeth or for chipped, cracked, or otherwise imperfect teeth. When you visit Royal Dental Practice in West Hills, California, Dr. Roya Shoffet-Yaghoubian and her team will be able to offer you both cosmetic and restorative dental solutions aimed to help you with your induvial need, including dental bonding.

Dental bonding: A customized chairside procedure

Dental bonding is an effective treatment aimed at transforming the appearance of one or more teeth which is entirely customizable, convenient, and economical. It uses the same material used in filling a cavity and, thus, is quite similar in the procedure. However, unlike in a filling, no invasive drilling is necessary for bonding, making it a straightforward and comfortable treatment. In many instances, local anesthetic is unnecessary as the process is gentle, quick, and painless.

To begin the procedure, your tooth will be prepared via roughening of the surface so that an application of conditioning liquid can be performed. This conditioning material will allow the bonding material to adhere easily to the tooth. Dr. Shoffet will then match the bonding material to the shade of your tooth for a seamless appearance. This composite bonding material will then be molded onto your tooth and shaped as necessary. A special light is then applied to harden the bonding material for long-term durability. The final steps taken by Dr. Shoffet will be to make any minor adjustments necessary to ensure you are satisfied with the results. Once these final adjustments are completed, you can walk away with a smile you will thoroughly enjoy. 

What Issues Can Dental Bonding Address?

One of the many benefits of dental bonding is its versatility. Bonding can be used to enhance the appearance of your smile while restoring the shape and function of any tooth which has faced damage or been worn down. Examples of how dental bonding can be used include:

• To fill in minor chips, cracks, and fractures
• To replace enamel that has become thinned or worn down
• To fill in gaps between teeth
• To increase the length of a tooth 
• To improve the symmetry between teeth
• To hide permanent stains or discoloration
• To protect exposed tooth roots once gums have receded
• To smooth out a tooth’s enamel that has pits or grooves

Please call Royal Dental Practice in West Hills, California, at (818) 334-6655 to learn more about dental bonding and see if it suits you.