Enhance Your Smile With Bonding
Dental Solutions of Little Rock has been a part of our community for more than two decades. Over the years, we’ve been pleased to serve many area families and individuals with high-quality dental care. Often, our patients express a desire to make a change to their smile. Cosmetic dentistry offers many options that will assist you in reaching your smile goals.
One popular solution within cosmetic dentistry is called dental bonding. It involves using a tooth colored material to mask imperfections such as
- Chipped teeth
- Discolored teeth
- Fractured teeth
- Gapped teeth
- Misshapen teeth
- Shortened teeth
A Single-Visit Appointment
Your procedure for cosmetic bonding is extremely simple. It can be completed in just one visit to our clinic. It’s one of the easiest, most cost-effective options within cosmetic dentistry. During your appointment, we’ll make the changes to your teeth and you’ll leave our office with an improved appearance.
What to Expect
The first step is to have a consultation and make sure that bonding is appropriate for you. We’ll check the health of your gums and teeth. If we believe there are other options that will help you reach your desired outcomes, we’ll be sure to discuss them with you.
Once you have decided on bonding, we’ll choose the correct shade of the composite resin material that is used in bonding. Your teeth will then be etched using a mild acid so that the material can adhere to it. Each tooth is coated with a bonding liquid, then the resin is applied. Each tooth is molded and smoothed.
Since the material is putty-like, it must be hardened. We’ll do so with a specialized light. Your teeth can then be polished to a luminous finish.
Maintaining Your Results
After you’ve competed your procedure for cosmetic bonding, you want your results to last as long as possible. Limiting coffee, tea and the use of tobacco, will help extend the life of your restorations which can stain. Be sure to brush and floss your teeth as usual. Seeing your hygienist for your regular cleaning will help remove minor stains and keep your bonding in great shape.
Contact Dental Solutions of Little Rock today to schedule your appointment for cosmetic bonding Little Rock!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is cosmetic bonding?
Cosmetic bonding is a treatment that uses tooth-colored resin to repair or improve the appearance of teeth affected by chips, stains, and gaps.
What dental concerns can cosmetic bonding fix?
Cosmetic bonding is commonly used to correct minor issues such as chipped teeth, small gaps, discoloration, and misshapen teeth.
How long does cosmetic bonding last?
With proper care, cosmetic bonding can last 5 years or longer. Regular dental visits and good oral hygiene help extend its lifespan.
Is cosmetic bonding painful?
No, cosmetic bonding is typically painless and may not require anesthesia unless the tooth has damage or decay.
How long does a bonding appointment take?
Most cosmetic bonding treatments can be completed in one visit.
Does cosmetic bonding look natural?
Yes. The resin material is carefully matched to your natural tooth color, creating a seamless and natural-looking result.
Is cosmetic bonding a good option for front teeth?
Absolutely. Bonding is especially popular for front teeth because it provides quick, conservative, natural-looking improvements.