There’s a good reason why the dental bonding procedure is one of the most popular cosmetic solutions for our patients. Dental bonds are a convenient alteration to the appearance of your smile. Natural in appearance, a dental bond is versatile and can be used to cover up chips, cracks, or gaps in your teeth.
What Is a Dental Bond?
A dental bond is a cosmetic procedure designed to repair chips, cracks, or gaps in your teeth. Dental bonding can also be used to alter the shape or appearance of your teeth.
When you come into our office, Dr. Lindsey will apply composite resin to your teeth and shape the resin to create the smile that you want. Once the dental composite has been molded, Dr. Lindsey will use a curing light to bond the material to your teeth. When the procedure is finished, you’ll be able to enjoy your new smile immediately.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Bonding?
If you are a candidate, dental bonding can be an easy way to improve your smile. There are many reasons to choose dental bonding for your smile:
- Immediate results: There is no healing time required for dental bonds. As soon as we’re finished, you get to enjoy your new smile and show it off!
- A pain-free experience: You won’t feel pain during your dental bonding procedure. In fact, many patients don’t even require local anesthetic during the bonding process.
- A natural appearance: We select a shade for your bonding that looks like your teeth. Your dental bonding will blend right into your smile.
- Durable material: Dental bonding is created using durable dental technology. Your bonding will be able to handle all of your daily activities.
- A reversible procedure: Unlike porcelain veneers or other procedures, dental bonding typically doesn’t require us to make any permanent alterations to your teeth.
How Long Does Dental Bonding Last?
Just like any other procedure, your dental bonding procedure will last longer with proper oral hygiene. During your appointment, we will teach you how to properly care for your new bond. If you take good care of your dental bond. With proper care and diet, your bonding can last for 5-10 years.
Contact Us Today for a Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation
If you live in the Palo Alto, Menlo Park, or Redwood City area and are looking to upgrade your smile, you should seriously consider dental bonds.
Dental bonding can patch up the rough spots in your smile, getting rid of chips, cracks, stains or gaps in your teeth that have been bothering you. Take the next step towards the smile that you have always wanted by calling our office to set up your dental bonding appointment.
