So, let’s say that you’re looking into cosmetic dental work. At the same time, though, you’d prefer to avoid anything involved or invasive. In that case, you might want to try dental bonding! Compared to other cosmetic dentistry, it’s one of the fastest and most affordable options. However, you’ll want to know if it works for you before deciding. That said, your Granby dentist can help you settle the matter. Here’s a summary of whether dental bonding is your ideal cosmetic dental treatment.
What’s Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is a procedure that applies tooth-colored resin to the fronts of teeth. In doing so, it hides smile flaws like stains, chips, cracks, fractures, and more. The result is a smile that looks much better than before.
Though the bonding material is permanent, it suffers wear and tears over time. As such, the treatment usually lasts between three and ten years.
Who’s a Good Candidate for It?
While dental bonding is versatile, it can’t solve all smile issues. That said, it tends to work best for patients who:
- Want to improve how their teeth, gaps, or smile looks
- Have a damaged, chipped, fractured, or decayed tooth (or teeth)
- Need to protect their oral health by covering an exposed tooth root
On the other hand, bonding isn’t practical for tooth alignment issues. (For a cosmetic alternative, you consider porcelain veneers.) It also won’t work well if there isn’t enough natural tooth material to build up from.
What are the Treatment’s Benefits?
Compared to other cosmetic dental treatments, dental bonding has several advantages. These include:
- A Short Treatment Time: Dental bonding can be done in a single one-hour visit.
- No Need for Sedation: Bonding doesn’t need anesthesia unless you’re getting treatment to fill a cavity.
- Low Cost/Price: Dental bonding doesn’t cost as much as alternatives like dental crowns or veneers.
- Natural-Looking Results: Due to its matching your enamel, dental bonding’s resin blends seamlessly with your other teeth. Your friends and family likely couldn’t tell which tooth (or teeth) received treatment.
Overall, many view dental bonding as best suited for small cosmetic changes. Still, talk to your local dentist before committing to treatment; they can help you with the decision process. From there, your smile will get the help it needs and deserves!
About the Practice
Salmon Brook Dental is based in Granby, CT. As led by Drs. Kenneth Endres and Gunveen Chawla, our practice takes a personalized approach to dental care. That said, we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency care. Plus, our office is a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners. For more information or to book an appointment, you can reach them at their website or by phone at (860)-653-4551.