Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a procedure involving the application of a composite resin that matches the color of the teeth with the overarching goal of enhancing the smile aesthetic. If you have a chipped, stained, improperly spaced, cracked or broken tooth, you can benefit from dental bonding. Give us a call today at (951) 214-6585 to schedule dental bonding at our practice.

Dental bonding of the front teeth does not require extensive tooth preparation. Anesthesia probably won’t be necessary unless there is old decay or restoration. A conditioning gel is roughened to ensure the bonding material sticks to the tooth. The composite resin is added and hardened with the use of a dental curing light. The dentist then shapes and polishes the resin until it looks just right. The composite resin used for dental bonding is carefully selected with the use of a shade guide so your bonding ultimately looks similar to your regular teeth.

The dentist roughs the surface of the tooth and adds a conditioning liquid to ensure the bonding substance sticks directly to the tooth, meaning your bonding will hold strong in the years ahead. The final step is for the dentist to shape, trim and polish the material so it matches the rest of the teeth. In general, dental bonding for a single tooth is likely to take between half an hour and an hour. The wait is well worth it as dental bonding conceals unsightly flaws with teeth, ensuring your smile looks its best at all times.