Damaged, chipped, cracked teeth, or gaps between your teeth can cause you to feel insecure about your teeth, so perhaps composite bonding is the option you need to feel better about your smile.
With composite bonding, the same materials are used that are used in white fillings (also known as composite fillings). However, the materials are used differently. Composite bonding changes the looks of a tooth, and the materials used bond to the tooth, which is why it is called composite bonding.
What are the uses for composite bonding?
Composite bonding has a variety of purposes. Some of them include fixing a chipped, cracked or worn tooth, or packing the spaces between your teeth. Some may opt for composite bonding to lengthen your teeth or change the shape of them.
What does the composite bonding process involve?
The process follows a series of steps, starting with the preparation of the tooth’s surface, creating a surface that the bonding material can attach to easily. The bonding material is then applied to the tooth’s surface, before sculpting and shaping it to appear natural. A special light is used to harden the material, ending with the composite being polished to achieve the desired finish.
A shade guide will be used by your dentist to help you to make the choice in the colouring of your teeth. The shade guide will help you with choosing the most suitable colour of composite resin that will match up to your teeth shade. Sometimes, patients will choose to have a session of teeth whitening before this treatment; the composite material is not able to be lightened if the patient decides to have teeth whitening after the treatment is completed.
What are the benefits of composite bonding?
There are many benefits to the composite bonding treatment, which is why many people opt for it. The treatment itself is not usually a high cost, and can often be completed in just one appointment. The process is fast and free from pain, and an anaesthetic is not usually required unless decay is present in the tooth. Some other options, such as veneers, are more invasive than composite bonding, and they do not allow for the integrity of the tooth to stay whole. Composite bonding is generally seeing a rise in popularity, becoming the patients’ top choice for
treatments.
What is the before and after process of composite bonding?
Depending on the type of composite bonding treatment a patient goes through, the before and after process is different. In all cases, the ‘before’ should involve you having a consultation with your dental professional and going through the process of the treatment. ‘After’ may involve a follow-up consultation and self-maintaining good oral health to ensure the health of your mouth.
Whatever treatment you are considering, make sure you consult your dental professional for guidance.
