The Benefits of Cosmetic Dental Bonding

Few of us were born with a perfect smile. It’s often the slightest imperfections in your teeth can make you self-conscious about your appearance. While you may know that cosmetic dentistry services are available to correct your unsightly teeth, you may not realize how easy and affordable some of the treatments can be. Dental bonding is a perfect example.

What is Dental Bonding?

Dental bonding relies on a tooth-colored material called composite resin. It is the same material that is used in modern cavity repair so that the filling blends in with your surrounding teeth. While it serves as an excellent treatment for repairing your teeth after a cavity, it can also be used to correct a wide range of aesthetic concerns within your smile.

Dental bonding can be used for the following:

• Restore a cracked or chipped tooth
• Make a tooth bigger by building up its sides
• Fill in a minor tooth gap
• Lengthen a tooth that is too short
• Whiten a stained or discolored tooth that will not respond to traditional whitening

The Perks of Bonding

Now that you understand what dental bonding can do for your smile appearance, you’ll be excited to learn about the minimal sacrifice this cosmetic dental procedure demands. Not only is dental bonding quick (about 20 minutes), but it is also painless and does not require sedation dentistry. The composite resin is applied in layers directly to your tooth. It is hardened with a special curing light and polished for future protection. It is one of the easiest ways to correct your imperfect smile because it requires less of your time and money compared to porcelain veneers and other cosmetic dental treatments.

Your Cosmetic Dentist in Mt. Pleasant

Is it just a small gap or discolored tooth that is causing you to cover up your smile? Let us help. Rivers + Tanners Family Dentistry proudly offers cosmetic dental bonding along with a full menu of other smile enhancing treatments. We want patients to feel confident in both the health and appearance of their teeth!