Tooth Bonding

In most instances, teeth bonding doesn’t require any injections or anaesthesia as it is usually placed directly over the tooth

The first stage involves choosing a composite resin color that’s as close as possible to the color of your tooth. Your dentist will use a chart to make sure their choice is correct.

Then, the dentist prepares to bond the composite resin to your existing tooth. We start by creating a clean surface and apply a bonding agent which allows the composite to stick directly to the tooth.

Your dentist then adds the composite resin to the area and then molds it to repair the damage.

Everything then hardens with a UV light.

Dental bonding is a simple, safe procedure with no adverse risks involved.

Unlike veneers, the dentist (generally) doesn’t grind down your tooth, so if you damage the composite resin, you can get it fixed without worrying about any damage to your underlying tooth. It is referred to a minimally invasive procedure.

Nothing is as strong as your natural teeth and enamel, including the composite resin, so you still need to take good care of it.

You should avoid doing things like chewing very hard foods and boiled sweets (in excess) can also cause damage to your bond. However, these aren’t good for your natural teeth either, so it’s best to avoid them generally, especially with a history of chipping or breaking teeth.

It’s also important to note that resin doesn’t resist long-term stains as well as your enamel. You’re more likely to experience long-term discoloration if you drink lots of coffee and red wine or if you smoke.

Unfortunately, you can’t whiten composite resin. So, if you stain your bond due to consuming heavily staining food and drink, then it may require replacement. Given the gentle nature of placement though, this can be done without further damage to the underlying tooth.

Our teeth are incredibly strong, but they’re not indestructible. Teeth bonding is a method of fixing cracks, chips, and even gaps between your teeth. It’s painless, long-lasting, and you can get it done in one appointment.

The process works best for healthy teeth that suffered minor damage or trauma. You should also be generally happy with the color of your teeth before getting your bond. Talk to your dentist about teeth whitening in preparation for your bond, if that’s something you always wanted to do.