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If you’re self-conscious about your smile, dental bonding is a great option. Dr. Heffter and Dr. Major are always here to help you improve your self-confidence in Jackson. Contact us to schedule your appointment now.
Expert cosmetic treatment
Dental bonding
Shaping & contouring (enameloplasty)
Dental bonding is a very popular cosmetic dentistry treatment, especially if you’re on a budget. With dental bonding, you can treat lots of different cosmetic issues including stained and yellowed teeth, gaps between teeth, misshapen teeth and more. The benefits of dental bonding include:
Dental bonding lets you get results in just a single appointment, and since the procedure is fast, you can usually treat multiple teeth with a single visit at Jackson Family Dentistry.
Unlike veneers, bonding doesn’t require any removal of your natural enamel. This may make it a better option if you have dental anxiety, or simply don’t like the idea of permanently altering your teeth for cosmetic dentistry.
Bonding is cheaper than veneers, and is a great way to restore your smile if you’re on a tight budget.
Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry treatment that uses a special type of tooth-colored composite material to reshape your smile. This is sort of like the material that’s used when you get a tooth-colored filling.
However, instead of filling up a cavity, the composite material is applied to the outside of your tooth, allowing Dr. Heffter or Dr. Major to fill up chips, fill in gaps between your tooth, reshape the tooth, and improve your overall appearance.
To begin the dental bonding process, Dr. Heffter or Dr. Major will clean your teeth. Numbing is not required for this treatment, since it’s non-invasive and doesn’t require any drilling, but it can still be administered if you wish.
Then, a special type of acid is applied to the teeth that will be receiving bonding treatment. This does not damage the teeth, but simply roughens up the enamel to provide a stronger hold for the bonding material.
Once the tooth has been prepared, Dr. Heffter or Dr. Major will select a tooth-colored material that matches the natural color of your teeth. Then, they will apply it directly to your tooth, sculpting it and reshaping the bonding material with special dental tools.
When the overall shape is right, the bonding material is hardened with an ultraviolet light. When this is done, the tooth will be checked to ensure it fits perfectly with your natural teeth. Minor trimming and adjustments may be necessary.
Then, you’re done! You’ll be sent home, or your dentist will move on and restore the next tooth if you’re having multiple bonding treatments done in one appointment.
One of the best things about dental bonding is that you don’t need to take any special steps to recover after your treatment. Unlike porcelain veneers, for example, you don’t have to wear temporary teeth. You can get back to your day-to-day routine immediately.
To care for your new smile, all you have to do is brush twice a day, floss once a day, and see Dr. Heffter or Dr. Major for a teeth cleaning and oral exam every six months. That’s it!