Bonding

Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure that uses composite resin material (the same used to fill cavities) to improve the appearance of a tooth. Bonding is a good option for people with cosmetic concerns like chipped or discolored teeth.

Dental bonding can be used to address cosmetic tooth concerns like

• Teeth with minor chips or cracks
• Tooth discoloration that cannot be treated with traditional whitening treatments
• Uneven tooth shape
• Small teeth or teeth of unequal lengths
• Minor Gaps or spaces between teeth

If your tooth is in pain or shows signs of decay, you’ll need restorative dental work rather than cosmetic dental work. While restorative work uses many of the same materials and practices, it addresses medical concerns rather than cosmetic concerns. Dental bonding and other cosmetic procedures are reserved for teeth that are healthy.

When you come in for dental bonding, we’ll start by establishing your goals for the procedure. Because this is a cosmetic procedure, your input and expectations have a big effect on the final product.

After talking with you and taking X-Rays to make sure you are a good candidate for dental bonding, we’ll schedule your appointment. A typical dental bonding appointment lasts no more than one hour.

At your appointment, your doctor will

• Work with you to choose a composite shade that matches your natural teeth.
• Prepare the surface of your tooth and apply conditioning liquid, which acts as a glue for the composite material.
• Apply the composite to the tooth and shape it to match your expectations.
• Cure the composite with a curing light, which transforms it from a clay-like substance to a hard material and helps it adhere to your tooth.

One of the main benefits of dental bonding in Pueblo West, CO is its low price point. Compared to other procedures, bonding treatments are low-cost, fast, and reversible. The ease of bonding procedures and their affordable price makes them some of the most popular dental procedures on the market.