Dental Bonding – East Hartford, CT
A Quick and Affordable Way to Transform Teeth
If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your teeth, you might have thought about getting veneers. However, veneers are a permanent commitment, and they have a significant upfront cost. For some patients, dental bonding in East Hartford is better suited to their circumstances. If you are interested in learning about your cosmetic dentistry options, we would be pleased to consult with you. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our friendly, professional team.
Why Choose Comprehensive Dental Associates of Central Connecticut for Dental Bonding?
- Expansive team of dental experts
- Customized, natural-looking results
- Comfortable and efficient treatment
What Is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is also called direct bonding or cosmetic bonding. It involves the use of a tooth-colored resin (the same material we use for tooth-colored fillings) to hide imperfections in teeth. We typically recommend dental bonding for patients who want to change the appearance of just one or two teeth, rather than totally make over their smile.
Some of the issues that dental bonding is usually able to address include:
- Chipped teeth
- Discoloration
- Small gaps between teeth
- Irregularly shaped teeth
Most patients qualify for dental bonding. It is even a suitable option for young children.
How Does Dental Bonding Work?
The dental bonding process is quick and noninvasive. First, we carefully select the color for the resin; we use a shade guide to help us make sure the results of the treatment blend in perfectly with the surrounding teeth. Then, we slightly roughen up the surface of the tooth that will receive the bonding and apply a special conditioning liquid. Your dentist then places the resin on the tooth and molds it into the desired shape. A special curing light hardens it in a matter of seconds. Finally, your dentist makes any necessary adjustments to the shape of the bonding before you can go off and enjoy your new look.
From beginning to end, the bonding process usually takes less than an hour. In most cases, no anesthesia is necessary, and there is no downtime afterward. Patients are even able to eat and drink normally immediately after their appointment.
Benefits of Dental Bonding
Some of the most impressive benefits of dental bonding include:
- It is fast. Veneers typically require two or more appointments to design and place, but bonding can be completed in a single visit to our office.
- It is cost-effective. Dental bonding is one of the most affordable cosmetic dentistry treatments.
- It is durable. With proper care, the results of dental bonding may last 5 years or so. (If you would like your new smile to last even longer, veneers may be a better option.)
- It looks natural. Onlookers are unlikely to notice that you have had a bit of cosmetic work done on your smile.
- It is reversible. The dental bonding procedure does not require any significant modifications to the natural teeth, so if you change your mind about it, we can reverse the process.