Dental Bonding
The process of Dental Bonding involves a special enamel-colored resin that is applied to the tooth and exposed to a special light. Once it hardens, it essentially “bonds” to the tooth restoring a cosmetic and natural appearance to a patient’s tooth.
Bonding can bring about a number of restorative and cosmetic benefits to a patient, including:
- Improve the color of the teeth
- Conceal flaws in teeth such as cracks and gaps
- Change the length of smaller, underdeveloped teeth
- Restore the appearance of decay in teeth
- Fix chipped and broken teeth
- Prevent teeth from becoming further damaged
- Restored confidence in a person’s smile
Most bonding procedures can be accomplished in one visit to the dentist. A typical procedure should be preceded with an examination and thorough teeth cleaning. For many years, Dr. Jennifer Bartlett has been helping patients experience the many benefits from Dental Bonding. While anxiety has traditionally played a role in a one’s decision to see a dentist, recent advances in Dental Medicine, have come quite a way in the area of sedative dentistry, and have greatly enhanced the prospects of pain free dental work. Dr. Bartlett is committed to making your experience as comfortable and painless as possible.
During the procedure, Dr Bartlett will apply a solution which lightly etches the teeth making it easier to adhere to the bonding resin, followed by a gentle conditioning gel. In preparing the resin, she will mold and shape it, as well as color it so that it matches the natural shade and color of your teeth. Once the resin is applied, it will be exposed to a special light source, which will expedite the hardening of the bonding. Finally, the tooth will be polished and smoothed. It’s a painless procedure, and can be accomplished in less than an hour, but you will be able to appreciate the results for years to come.
If you are considering Dental Bonding, give Dr. Bartlett a call, and she will be happy to answer any questions that you may have concerning the procedure. For many, the decision to get Dental Bonding has proven to a be the right choice!