Cosmetic Bonding

Chipped, stained, and discolored teeth can ruin a smile and make a person self-conscious.  If your teeth do not look as good as you would like, call Dr. Mack Wright to find out if cosmetic bonding would help correct your smile. 

Cosmetic bonding is a procedure similar to having veneers applied without the usual wait to have the veneers manufactured.  Some patients do not qualify for the application of veneers or feel that they are too expensive. 

Cosmetic bonding is typically done in one office visit (if only getting one or just a few teeth treated), usually in 30 to 60 minutes, and can cover a wide range of dental complaints, including gaps between the teeth and exposed roots due to receding gumlines.  Other than making sure you have had your teeth cleaned recently, no preparation is needed before a dental bonding appointment, and it sometimes requires less enamel removal than for veneers.  No anesthesia is required for this process. 

 The color of the bonding resin will be chosen in a color that closely matches your original teeth.  The resin is then molded to fit the tooth.  A certain amount of enamel will need to be roughened before a conditioning fluid is applied to aid in the adhesion of the resin. 

After application and final molding, the resin is smoothed down and cured with a UVA light to harden.  When fully set, the surface of the resin is smoothed again to make it feel and look natural. 

Have a consultation with Dr. Wright to decide whether cosmetic bonding is an option for you.