
Feb
Minor flaws in your teeth aren’t so “minor” if they keep you from smiling! A chipped or discolored front tooth can stand out, marring your smile’s aesthetics. Uneven spaces or gaps in your smile can disrupt its symmetry. At Kenner Dental Group, we offer composite bonding to correct imperfections in your smile. Located in Burien, Washington, we serve residents in the area. These FAQs provide greater insight into the dental bonding process and benefits.
Composite teeth bonding is a non-invasive cosmetic dental treatment used to correct minor tooth flaws and improve your smile’s appearance. The procedure for bonding is quick and simple. Dr. William Kenner will roughen your tooth surface and apply a special liquid to help the bonding material stick. Next, we’ll apply composite resin material to your teeth to cover the flaws you want to erase. Once in place, the material is hardened with UV light. Finally, we’ll trim, shape, and polish your teeth to give them a natural appearance.
Composite bonding can be used to:
Dr. Kenner can use the same composite resin material to treat cavities and cover exposed tooth roots caused by receding gums to relieve tooth sensitivity.
Dental bonding can fit the bill if you’re looking for a quick, affordable, non-invasive means of boosting your smile’s appearance! Most bonding procedures can be completed in one dental visit. As bonding is a non-invasive treatment, there’s no need for anesthesia. The resin material can be color-matched to the color of your real teeth, so your smile appears completely natural after your treatment. Versatility is another plus for dental bonding, as multiple tooth flaws can be addressed in the same treatment, saving you the expense of having numerous procedures.
With proper care, bonding can last 5 to 7 years. However, the resin material isn’t as strong as those used for other cosmetic treatments, such as crowns or veneers. It’s also not entirely stain-resistant, so you’ll need to be careful with what you eat and drink.
Although dental bonding doesn’t require special care, you do need to be careful, as the resin material can chip or break if you’re constantly biting or chewing on hard foods. Bad habits like chewing on ice, nail-biting, and teeth grinding can, over time, ruin your bonding treatment. To extend the lifespan of bonding treatment, we recommend:
To benefit from all that cosmetic dental bonding offers, contact Dr. William Kenner from Kenner Dental Group in Burien, WA, at (206) 248-1339.