Composite Bonding
Discover the benefits of composite bonding—an effective and efficient cosmetic dental procedure that can rejuvenate your smile. If you want an efficient, affordable smile enhancement, composite bonding is a minimally invasive procedure with maximum impact.
Dental bonding is a conservative and cost-effective solution to address cosmetic imperfections, restore tooth structure, and improve your smile's overall appearance. Dr. Maureen Copeland uses bonding to correct cosmetic concerns like chipped, discolored, or misshapen teeth.
What Is Composite Bonding?
Composite bonding involves applying a composite resin to your teeth to address various cosmetic concerns. The material consists of synthetic resin and glass or ceramic particles, which gives it a semi-translucent appearance similar to dental enamel.
Dr. Copeland skillfully applies the composite resin to tooth surfaces to transform their appearance. Unlike more invasive cosmetic procedures like veneers, composite bonding requires minimal alteration of your natural teeth.
How We Use Composite Bonding
At our dental office in Round Lake, IL, we use bonding to treat a wide array of cosmetic dental concerns:
- Gaps between teeth
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Badly stained or discolored tooth
- Misshapen teeth
- Teeth that appear too short
- Protect exposed tooth roots due to gum recession
What's Involved with Composite Bonding?
Your first step to an improved smile is a consultation with Dr. Copeland. She will assess your oral health and discuss your aesthetic goals to ensure composite bonding is the ideal treatment for you.
Next, she prepares your teeth by lightly etching the surface and applying a conditioning liquid. This helps the bonding material adhere to your tooth. Then she applies the composite resin, molds it to the desired shape, and hardens it with a special light.
The final step is polishing the bonded tooth to match the sheen of surrounding teeth for a seamless appearance. Bonding is such a straightforward process that we can treat multiple teeth in one appointment, often without a local anesthetic.
Caring for Your Newly-Bonded Teeth
Composite bonding lasts about five years and is easy to reapply or remove when necessary. To get the most out of your new smile, brush at least twice daily and floss once. Visit Cedar Lake Dental for routine exams and teeth cleanings to ensure a healthy smile. Avoid nail-biting or chewing on pens or other hard objects that could damage the composite material.
Take the First Step Toward a Beautiful New Smile
Don’t let minor dental imperfections prevent you from enjoying the beautiful, confident smile you deserve. Contact Cedar Lake Dental today to schedule a consultation and see how composite bonding at our Round Lake, IL, dental office can help you.
