A beautiful smile can transform the way you feel about your appearance, as well as the impressions you make on others. But small imperfections may make you uncomfortable sharing your smile with the world.
Cosmetic dentistry can help, and there are many different options to choose from. Cheng H. Tai, DDS, has extensive experience with dental bonding, one of the most affordable cosmetic dentistry solutions available.
Let’s look into how the process works and why so many residents of Midtown Manhattan, New York, choose dental bonding.
Dental bonding involves applying a moldable dental material to the visible surfaces of your teeth and then molding and sculpting that material into shape. It’s a wonderful treatment option for covering issues that whitening can’t improve, such as chipped teeth or discoloration.
Bonding can also help close gaps between your teeth by building out the sides of your natural teeth with the bonding material. Once the process is complete, the bonding material is indistinguishable from your natural tooth.
Unlike treatments that require multiple visits, like veneers or implants, bonding allows you to achieve your renewed smile in just one office visit. It’s the perfect way to enhance your smile before any big event, and the process is painless.
The word sculpting is the perfect description for dental bonding. This is a hands-on treatment that relies on the skill of your practitioner as much as it does the quality of the bonding material.
Dr. Tai begins by thoroughly cleaning the surface of your teeth before applying a special etching solution to prepare your teeth. He then begins applying the bonding material, a type of resin, shaping and molding it in place over your natural tooth surface.
The resin is tinted to match the color of your natural teeth, so there’s no distinction between the two.
Once he’s happy with the overall contouring of the resin, Dr. Tai uses a special LED light to harden the bonding material. A final buffing and polishing step creates a natural-looking gleam to your treated tooth.
Bonding is a great way to improve the appearance of many dental issues. Some of the things that bring people in for bonding treatment include:
Compared with other cosmetic treatments, dental bonding is an affordable option that improves your smile without breaking the bank.
Although dental bonding is a durable cosmetic treatment, you’ll likely need to come in for touch-up applications every 3-10 years, depending on how much wear your teeth are subject to.
Bonding is also completely reversible, meaning Dr. Tai can remove all bonding materials in just one visit. This is helpful if you later decide to get veneers or another treatment.
If you’re ready to explore dental bonding in greater detail, the best way to move forward is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Tai.
You can contact us to discuss appointment availability at your convenience, with both online and phone scheduling options to choose from.
