TOOTH COLORED FILLINGS

Cosmetic bonding or Tooth Colored fillings can be used to fill cracks, chips and other defects with a natural looking, durable substance that will blend perfectly with your natural teeth. This is a fast, affordable way to fix minor issues until more permanent solution can be found. If your teeth don’t quite live up to your hopes and dreams, and porcelain veneers are not an option, cosmetic bonding is a great – albeit short term – alternative.

You might be a candidate for cosmetic bonding if your teeth are: Chipped Cracked Discolored Misaligned Dental bonding is a restorative dental procedure that is commonly used with the understanding that the repair will not be permanent, and that further steps may need to be taken down the road. Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Our cosmetic dentist newington ct can give you your best smile

Benefits of Cosmetic Dental Bonding While not a cure-all solution, cosmetic bonding has many immediate benefits that make it an attractive option to those who require immediate help and have not yet settled on a long termrestorative answer for their tooth problems. These benefits include: Bonding can be completed in a single visit Bonded teeth can immediately look better and feel more natural Cosmetic dental bonding is one of the less expensive options for short term care While the bonding can significantly improve the appearance of your tooth or teeth, the plastic resin used is not as strong as tooth enamel or porcelain veneers, and can stain, chip or break more easily than natural teeth.

You can expect bonding to last 3-5 years before it will need to be repaired or replaced with a more permanent solution. Cosmetic Dental Bonding Procedure Dental bonding is typically completed in just one visit to the dentist. 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. After the resin sets, the new surface is trimmed, smoothed, and polished to obtain a natural appearance.