Bonding Leominster MA
Bonding can be used as a restorative procedure for teeth that are chipped, cracked, discolored or misarranged. Bonded restorations can also be an alternative to veneers.
How does it work?
The tooth is prepared for the procedure by lightly etching the surface and applying a bonding liquid. Once the liquid sets, a plastic resin is applied and sculpted into the desired shape by the dentist. Once set, the resin is trimmed, smoothed and polished to a natural appearance.
Considerations
The bonding procedure can often be completed in a single office visit, and can improve the appearance of a tooth significantly. However, since the plastic resin used is not as strong as your natural tooth enamel, it is more likely to stain, chip or break than natural teeth. Bonding typically lasts three to five years before need of repair.
Before and After Photos
Problem: Sandy was unhappy with the spaces between her four front teeth.
Her teeth were very square , and closing the gaps might them look too wide.
Solution: We used cosmetic bonding on her canine teeth as well as the front four. By
bonding six teeth instead of four we could keep them from looking too wide.
Sandy chose a lighter shade to make her teeth appear whiter.
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The Result: Sandra is very happy with her new whiter smile and lack of spaces!
Clincal photos courtesy of Dr. Carolyn Schweitzer