Enamel Bonding
What is dental bonding?
Dental bonding, sometimes called composite bonding or teeth bonding, is a cosmetic dentistry treatment used to enhance your smile. During the procedure, your dentist applies tooth-colored resin material to the affected teeth to change their shape, size or color
What are the advantages of dental bonding?
Cosmetic dental bonding offers many benefits compared to other cosmetic treatments. For example, the procedure is:
- Minimally invasive. While porcelain veneers and dental crowns require significant tooth alteration, dental bonding typically doesn’t require enamel removal.
- Cost-effective. Dental bonding is one of the least expensive cosmetic dental procedures available.
- Versatile. Dental bonding can conceal a wide range of cosmetic imperfections, including chips, cracks, gaps and discoloration.
- Fast and convenient. Other cosmetic procedures, like veneers and crowns, require multiple appointments. Dental bonding can be completed in just one office visit.
How long does dental bonding last?
How long bonding materials last depends on several factors, such as your oral habits and how many teeth were treated. Typically, however, bonding material lasts between three and 10
