Dental bonding is a simple and cost-effective restorative dental procedure for damaged teeth. It is often used as a solution for teeth that are cracked or discoloured, chipping or breaking, or compromised in a number of other ways.
How Dental Bonding Works
Dental bonding is applied directly to the natural tooth. Typically, it does not require sedation or anesthetic. Your dentist will roughen up the surface of the tooth where the bonding will be applied. Once the surface of the tooth is ready, a liquid is applied that will help the resin stick to the tooth.
Once the tooth is prepared, the composite resin is applied to the tooth. Your dentist will need to shape the resin to blend in with your natural tooth. Finally, a special light that uses ultraviolet rays is used to harden the resin quickly. Once the resin is hardened, your dentist may need to shape or smooth out the surface of the resin to ensure it matches the bonded tooth and the surrounding teeth.
Book an Oral Exam
If you are experiencing mild tooth pain or you haven’t visited our dental office in Port Moody for some time, book a dental exam with our experienced team today. We look forward to helping you get back to a healthy and comfortable mouth.
