Dental bonding is a popular and affordable type of cosmetic dental treatment where a dentist applies a tooth-colored composite resin material on your teeth layer by layer to address physical defects. Examples of issues dental bonding can help address include minor chips, cracks, and stains on the teeth. The process is quick, non-invasive, and much more affordable than other cosmetic treatments.
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The Newtown dentist will first have to examine your teeth to determine your suitability for the procedure. After examination, the dentist prepares your teeth by smoothing out any rough edges and removing plaque and debris from the affected teeth. They’ll then compare your tooth's color to a shade guide to pick composite resin material that closely matches your teeth’s color.
The dentist will then apply a mild acid to etch the surface of your teeth and help the bonding materials adhere better to the tooth. The dentist will then use an applicator brush to layer the bonding material one layer after the next. The composite resin material is pliable, so dentists will mold it to the desired shapes with the help of various dental instruments.
After the composite resin material is shaped, the dentist will use a special light to cure it, hardening it and securing it to the tooth. The light activates the bonding agent with only a few seconds of exposure. The dentist will then shape the bonding to match the tooth’s natural contours before conducting a final evaluation that checks on comfort and bite alignment. If everything checks out, the dentist sends you home with instructions for caring for your bonding.
No, dental bonding is completely painless, nor does it require local anesthesia to numb the affected tooth. The process is non-invasive and only involves applying the bonding material to the tooth. Patients won’t experience any pain or discomfort.
Dental bonding lasts three to ten years before it eventually fails. How long your dental bonding lasts depends on a couple of factors, including your oral hygiene habits, how many teeth you bonded, and the dentist’s proficiency.
Insurance coverage varies from one insurance provider to the next, but insurance companies generally cover dental bonding for restorative reasons. This means when dental bonding addresses imperfections in the teeth like cracks and fractures. That said, some insurers won’t cover dental bonding for cosmetic purposes like covering up teeth stains.
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