Cosmetic Dental Bonding

An unsightly tooth or one with minor damage can be quickly and permanently corrected with cosmetic dental bonding. This minimally invasive procedure is fast, and able to do restorative and cosmetic dental work simultaneously. At Manhattan Beach Dental Solutions in Manhattan Beach, CA, Dr. Don Mungcal and his team offer cosmetic tooth bonding for patients who need immediate, secure dental repairs.

Problems Fixed by Cosmetic Dental Bonding

In the dental bonding process, tooth-colored, composite resin is matched to the existing tooth enamel and painted over the problem tooth to correct its appearance. This resin – just like a tooth-colored filling – fixes damage and beautifies the tooth. Cosmetic tooth bonding is often used to address the following problems:

• Stains
• Discoloration
• Broken tooth
• Decay
• Gaps
• Misshapen tooth
• Damaged tooth
• Cracks
• Misalignment

The smallest imperfections can disappear thanks to tooth bonding. Teeth can be resized, reshaped, and altered in color so they become more beautiful.

The Tooth Bonding Procedure

Dental bonding is non-invasive. That means drills and numbing agents are unnecessary. There is no discomfort during this repair and the tooth structure is kept intact unless decay must be removed. While every patient’s circumstances are different, bonding typically goes something like this:

• Prep: The tooth in question is roughened and coated with a conditioning liquid.
• Application: Resin is color-matched to tooth enamel and carefully applied to the tooth’s surface, with multiple layers being painted on as needed.
• Sculpting: Bonding material is shaped to look like the teeth beside it and adjusted to fill in any gaps and blend in flawlessly with its neighbors.
• Hardening: A laser or ultraviolet light is used to cure and harden the bonding material permanently in place.
• Polishing: Once the bonding is complete, the tooth is polished until it is smooth, feels natural, and looks just like the other teeth.

Most cosmetic dental bonding can be completely in one, 30-minute dental visit per tooth. This procedure is ideal for patients who have minor dental dilemmas but want to avoid a porcelain crown or other invasive procedures, as well as the time required to complete such cosmetic restorations.

The Power of Tooth Bonding

Cosmetic dental bonding is not a throwaway procedure. The results of this treatment can last for decades for the patients who brush and floss their teeth daily and visit their dentist every six months for check-ups and cleanings.

It may seem too good to be true that dental bonding can make such an impact on your smile, but it really is a powerful change for a tooth. And the better your smile looks, the more confident you will be about revealing it and the more confident you will be about yourself.

Is Cosmetic Dental Bonding Right for You?

Unhappy with the appearance of your teeth? Schedule a consultation at our Manhattan Beach dental office to find out whether cosmetic dental bonding is the solution for you. Our goal at Manhattan Beach Dental Solutions is to match our patients with the right dental treatment for their needs and give them a cosmetic upgrade or dental restoration that will last for years.