Our dentists may recommend dental bonding to repair your teeth and restore your beautiful smile! Dental bonding in Amherst, New Hampshire, is one of the easiest and most affordable cosmetic dental procedures available, and can produce natural-looking, beautiful results which you can enjoy for years to come. Give us a call today at 603-672-6546 to learn more about dental bonding and schedule your appointment at New Hampshire Center for Comprehensive Dentistry.
Dental bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure using tooth-colored composite resin (a durable plastic) to beautifully restore or improve your smile when you have chipped, misshapen, fractured, decayed, or discolored teeth. With exposure to a concentrated halogen light, the composite material used in this treatment actually “bonds” to the tooth for a healthy, natural-looking smile.
You may consider dental bonding to:
- Repair chipped or cracked teeth
- Restore the appearance of discolored teeth
- As an “invisible” alternative to silver fillings
- Close gaps between teeth
- Make your teeth look longer or otherwise change their shape
- Protect part of the tooth’s root that has become exposed due to gum recession
Bonding can usually be done in just one appointment. First, our dentist will apply an etching solution to roughen the tooth’s surface so the bonding material can better adhere. Next, a bonding resin that precisely matches the shade of your tooth will be carefully applied and shaped in layers. After each layer is applied, it is hardened with a concentrated halogen light or laser. Finally, your dentist will carefully trim, shape, and polish the bonding material. Unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth, there is no discomfort and anesthesia is usually not necessary.
For more information about dental bonding and to set up your appointment with one of our experienced dentists, please contact our office today.
