If you have one or more cracked, chipped, or discoloured teeth, cosmetic tooth bonding might be right for you! River Harmony Dental is pleased to offer this cosmetic dental procedure to enhance the look and feel of your teeth, and help you attain the smile of your dreams!
Your Cochrane Choice for Cosmetic Tooth Bonding!
What is Cosmetic Tooth Bonding!
Cosmetic tooth bonding involves the application of a tooth-coloured resin to one or more of your teeth to repair or cover any defects or damage, improve the structure of the tooth, and enhance the overall appearance of the tooth. This cosmetic dental procedure provides an aesthetically pleasing and completely unnoticeable dental solution that also adds strength to weakened teeth.
Why Get Tooth Bonding?
- To repair a cracked tooth
- To repair a discoloured tooth
- To repair a decayed tooth
- To fix a defect or imperfection within the tooth
- To close small gaps in between the teeth
- To increase the size of a tooth (if you have a tooth that is shorter than the rest and you desire them all the same length)
- To protect a portion of the tooth’s root that has been exposed when gums recede
What is Involved in the Process of Tooth Bonding?
Firstly, your dentist will determine the correct shade of resin colour to use that most closely matches the colour of your natural teeth. Next, the surface of your teeth will be slightly roughened and then treated with a liquid etching solution that allows the bonding agent to stick to the tooth. The composite resin will then be applied to the tooth over the liquid, in the form of a paste, and then the tooth will be gently sculpted and shaped to achieve the desired shape. After achieving the right dimensions, a special ultraviolet light will be used to harden the bonding material. If necessary, the tooth can be shaped further after the resin hardness. Finally, the remade tooth will be polished for a natural appearance. The entire process usually takes between 30-60 minutes, although sometimes it may take longer depending on the extent of your circumstances.
