Are you self-conscious about your smile due to chipped, discolored, or misshapen teeth? Dental bonding, offered by Southern Tides Dentistry in Mt. Pleasant, may be right for you. This minimally invasive and cost-effective procedure involves applying a tooth-colored resin to the affected tooth, which is then hardened with a special light to bond it to the tooth, improving its appearance. Dr. Andrew Clanney, with his years of experience and expertise, ensures that the procedure is done with utmost precision, resulting in a natural-looking, beautiful smile.
Dental bonding can dramatically enhance the look of your teeth and smile. The resin used in the process can be matched to the color of your existing teeth, ensuring a natural look. Whether it's discoloration, chips, or gaps you're concerned about, dental bonding can address these issues, giving you a smile you'll be proud to show off.
One of the significant advantages of dental bonding is that it's a quick procedure that can typically be completed in one visit to the dentist. There's no need for multiple appointments or waiting for a laboratory to create a restoration. Plus, unless bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth, anesthesia is usually not required, making the process virtually painless.
Unlike other dental procedures that require altering the tooth structure significantly, dental bonding is a conservative treatment. It involves minimal removal of tooth enamel, preserving the natural tooth structure. This aspect makes dental bonding a preferred choice for many patients.
In the first step, Dr. Clanney will use a shade guide to select a composite resin color that closely matches the color of your existing teeth. This step ensures the bonded tooth will blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.
Next, the surface of the tooth will be roughened, and a conditioning liquid applied. These processes help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. The tooth-colored, putty-like resin is then applied, molded, and smoothed to the desired shape.
The final step involves curing the resin using a special light. Once the material is hardened, Dr. Clanney will further trim and shape it, then polish it to match the sheen of the rest of the tooth surface. The result is a natural-looking, aesthetically pleasing smile.
Dental bonding is one of the least expensive cosmetic dental procedures.
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Dental bonding is typically a painless procedure because it only involves applying a resin to the surface of the teeth. In most cases, anesthesia is not required unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth. Patients may feel slight discomfort or sensitivity after the procedure, but this usually subsides quickly.
