Can Dental Bonding Fix My Smile? | Snohomish Dentist

After a long, sunny season, you may have a few flaws with your teeth. All of the fun in the sun, there are plenty of reasons your mouth has gone through some mishaps. If you suffer from any dental problems that threaten the look of your smile, you may be the ideal candidate for dental bonding. Whether you suffer from chipped or cracked teeth, a dental bonding procedure will drastically enhance your smile to a more natural and polished look.

There are many things that can lead to dental bonding. An active lifestyle, an accidental mishap, poor dental hygiene, even a bite into something hard can all cause our teeth to become damaged. But what does it entail to undergo dental bonding? You’ll be surprised how simple the procedure really is. Granted, there is a little advance preparation is needed for dental bonding. Anesthesia is often not necessary unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth. Your dentist will use a shade guide to select a composite resin color that will closely match the color of your tooth.

Next, the surface of the tooth will be roughened and a conditioning liquid applied. These procedures help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. The tooth-colored, putty-like resin is then applied, molded, and smoothed to the desired shape. An ultraviolet light or laser is then used to harden the material. After the material is hardened, your dentist will further trim, shape, and polish it to match the rest of the tooth surface. All in all, a typical dental bonding takes about 30 to 60 minutes per tooth, start to finish. This makes it painless, but also convenient.

Not only does dental bonding repair chipped or cracked teeth, but it is also recommended for those individuals who suffer from tooth discoloration. Avoid suffering from stains that never seem to go away no matter how hard you try. Set yourself up with a consultation to find out if dental bonding will allow you to achieve your ideal, bright smile.

If you feel that you may need dental bonding, contact Dr. Ted Haines, DDS in Snohomish, WA at 360-568-8577 or visit www.tedhainesdds.com for additional information.

Dr. Ted Haines proudly accepts patients from Snohomish, Monroe, Lake Stevens, Everett, Mill Creek, Woodinville, and surrounding areas.