Sciota, Pennsylvania
Do you find yourself hiding your smile? Maybe your teeth have turned a little dingy with age and after years of consuming staining foods and beverages like coffee, tea, red wine, dark sodas and berries, chocolate and tomato sauce. You may have a visible tooth crack or teeth that have a gap between them or are far smaller than neighboring teeth. Any of these imperfections can cause us to become embarrassed of our smile, which can impact our quality of life in many ways. Today, our cosmetic dentist in Sciota explains how we use dental bonding to restore our patients’ flawless smiles.
What is dental bonding?
Many people are starting to hear about porcelain veneers because they’re a tool that celebrities have used to achieve a show stopping Hollywood smile. But far fewer people seem to know about dental bonding which is more economical than veneers but can correct many of the same dental issues. Bonding involves our Sciota cosmetic dentist applying a tooth-colored composite resin on the surface of a tooth that needs a little attention. We then carefully shape the resin and harden it with a special light.
How can dental bonding improve my smile?
Dental bonding can address multiple dental issues, giving you a smile that you can be proud to flash. Let’s look at five imperfections that dental bonding can correct:
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Discolored teeth
Teeth are usually discolored in one of three ways:
- Extrinsic (external) — these are stains usually caused by dark foods and drinks or from smoking.
- Intrinsic (internal) — Fluorosis and some prescription medications can cause stains on the inside of teeth that cannot be removed by whitening products.
- Age — Tooth enamel is the white, outer protective layer of teeth. The inside layer, called dentin, is yellow in color. Tooth enamel thins over time, exposing the yellow dentin underneath.
Extrinsic staining can be corrected in our office through professional teeth whitening. But stubborn extrinsic stains or stains that are intrinsic or caused by age can be covered with the color-matched composite resin we use in our office.
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Chips and cracks
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, so it’s very durable. But sometimes, accidents happen. Teeth can chip, fracture and even break. Dental bonding seamlessly repairs these imperfections, restoring your tooth’s natural appearance and preventing further damage.
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Mask gaps between teeth
Bonding can be used to fill spaces between teeth, giving you a uniform smile without the need for orthodontics.
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Slightly crooked teeth
If you have slightly crooked teeth, bonding can be applied to mask the crookedness and give you a uniform smile.
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Odd or small/short tooth shapes
Sometimes, teeth can be uneven, too small/short or oddly sized. Dental bonding allows us to reshape these teeth to make them match their neighboring teeth.
Dental bonding in Sciota, PA
Dental bonding is a convenient and cost-effective solution to many dental imperfections. The procedure is quick, typically completed in one appointment and involves little to no discomfort. If you’d like to know more about how dental bonding can improve your smile, or if you’re ready to make an appointment, contact Chestnuthill Dental at (570) 865-7929, or reach out to us online today.
