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Pictured here is a dramatic
example of what Cosmetic Bonding can do for relatively
little cost. Composite bonding is the most versatile and
effective way to aesthetically restore your smile. Composite
materials are used to replace old unattractive fillings,
change the color of your teeth, or reshape and recontour a
less than ideal smile. Composite resin is a tooth-colored
plastic mixture filled with glass (silicon dioxide).
Composite fillings have a slightly higher rate of wear than
your traditional silver fillings.
Most procedures take as
little as 10 to 15 minutes per tooth, depending on how
complicated your particular treatment may be. At your actual
bonding appointment, the dentist will use a mild acid to
condition the surface of the tooth so the composite will
adhere to it. Next, the dentist applies several layers of
the bonding material onto the tooth, then uses a light
source to set the material. The last step is shaping,
smoothing, and polishing the surfaces. Daily hygiene may
require more detailed flossing to clean edges at the gum
line. As with your natural teeth, cosmetically bonded teeth
may chip or stain. A bonded restoration should last 5 to 10
years or more before requiring a touch-up or replacement.
The procedure is painless and quick enough to be completed
in one visit.
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