May
Our teeth are for more than just showing. They are vital tools we need to survive. Along with flashing your amazing smile, you also use your teeth for chewing food. And like any tool, wear and tear can take a toll over time, leading to damage such as cracks and chips. Other issues, such as unsightly gaps and discoloration, can negatively impact your smile.
There are often several options for fixing these issues, such as dental veneers, invisible braces, and crowns. In some cases, the more conservative option of dental bonding may be used. Additional benefits are you maintain more of your natural tooth structure, lower cost than ceramics restorations and can provide incredible results.
At Matthew Wallengren DDS, Dr. Matthew Wallengren and his highly skilled team can fix these issues and more often using the latest composite dental bonding.
The dental bonding procedure is a cosmetic dentistry technique where a dentist, such as Dr. Wallengren, applies a tooth-colored resin material to the teeth and hardens it with a special light. This process bonds the material to the tooth, improving the overall appearance of teeth. It starts with applying advanced bonding agents to ensure a strong attachment between the material and the tooth, followed by the careful shaping of the resin to match the natural contours of the tooth. Finally, the resin is hardened and seamlessly integrated with the tooth, enhancing both its strength and aesthetics. Dental bonding is a popular choice for minor cosmetic corrections, offering a quick and effective way to achieve a brighter, more uniform smile.
Best of all, you can complete the entire process in one visit! This treatment is affordable and completely reversible if you’re not happy with the results. And since your natural teeth are not being altered as they would when getting veneers and other more invasive restorations, the bonding process is pain-free, meaning there’s no need for local anesthetic, even for sensitive teeth.
Unlike veneers, we should not have to dramatically alter the surface of our teeth by removing small amounts of enamel. Repairing dental bonding is easier than other restorations if accidentally damaged.
One of the few exceptions when it comes to local anesthetics is a situation involving a chipped tooth that’s close to a nerve since any dental work could aggravate the sensitive nerve.
We should also note that, as with other restorations, we need to ensure your smile is in good health before proceeding. After an examination, if you have any ongoing issues such as tooth decay or gum disease, we would need to tackle those before the dental bonding procedure.
If you’re looking for a less invasive and highly effective restoration for your minor cosmetic dental issue, you should check out composite dental bonding. Matthew Wallengren DDS is proud to serve families in the Baltimore, Roland Park, Sparks, Towson, and greater central Maryland area. Call us today at (410) 431-1868 to schedule your consultation, where you’ll learn how composite dental bonding can reform your smile into something spectacular.