Dental Bonding

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Dental bonding aims to correct many minor defects and is a quick and easy procedure to achieve. It refers to the procedure and the substance and can also be known as tooth bonding.

The bonding substance is a white colour and is flexible as it can be applied to your teeth and be shaped in many ways. Bonding your teeth can be used to fill cavities and is also known as “composite fillings” or “white filling”. Once the substance is applied and shaped, our dentists can use a special curing light to harden it.

Common Defects Corrected by Dental Bonding Include:

Small gaps between front teeth
Slight crookedness
Slight misalignment
Small chips or surface cracks
Discoloration that will not respond to tooth whitening

Dental Bonding Compared to Porcelain Veneers

Both dental bonding and porcelain veneers can be used to correct tooth defects and improve the appearance of your teeth and smile. The main differences between dental bonding and porcelain veneers are:

Dental Bonding	Porcelain Veneers
Good aesthetics	Excellent aesthetics, they are custom made and artistically crafted by a highly skilled ceramist
Correct minor aesthetic flaws	Able to correct most aesthetic flaws
Lasts 2-5 years	Lasts 10+ years, they are made to last longer
More susceptible to chipping	Less susceptible to chipping
Susceptible to staining, regular maintenance required	Does not discolour over time
Cheaper short-term alternative	A long-lasting investment

Cosmetic Smile Assessment

If you are considering cosmetic dental treatments and are wondering which is best for you, please call and arrange a cosmetic smile consultation. During this consultation we will assess your smile and work with you to create a treatment plan to achieve your dental desires.