Dental Bonding

There are a wide variety of dental procedures available which improves your appearance and allows you to smile with more confidence. One of the most popular methods is dental bonding. Dental bonding is also popularly known as composite bonding or tooth bonding. This dental procedure is useful in fixing various types of tooth imperfections and thus repair damaged, discolored, or broken teeth. Cosmetic bonding is also effective in correcting teeth alignment and provides a straight and uniform set of teeth. Dental bonding is very effective in filling up gaps between teeth. Dental Bonding

About the process

The first step is to clean the teeth and do away with the stains as much as possible. After this your dentist will prepare small porcelain veneers or resin veneers which can be placed on the affected tooth. This veneer covers up the tooth effectively giving it a clean and uniform appearance. It is also effective for broken and misshapen tooth which looks like new after the procedure is complete. There are primarily two types of dental bonding. They are:

Composite bonding – in this process the tooth is first filed to make it smooth and do away with the uneven edges. A mild acid is also used to create minute grooves into the teeth. The next step is to apply a layer of composite resin over the teeth surface. This resin is matched according to the natural shade of teeth so that it looks natural after the procedure is complete. Then it is contoured into individual shapes by using a curing light. After this process is over, the dentist will give a final polish to make the teeth look bright and smooth.Dental Implants


Veneer bonding – in this process the first step of cleaning the tooth and reducing its size by using an acid is followed. Then the dentist takes the impression of a tooth and also matches the color of the tooth. This impression is sent to a laboratory where porcelain veneers are created based on the tooth impression and color. These veneers are fixed on top of your teeth using dental bonding cement. Porcelain veneers are more preferred since they appear more like real teeth and have a longer life as compared to composite resin.
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