A cosmetic dentist’s toolkit is filled with useful tools for fixing most types of cosmetic tooth problems. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have attracted a lot of publicity. In today’s post from Ritchie Dental Group, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment that has been used successfully for decades. We’re talking about dental bonding.
The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is sturdy and natural looking. It is applied to the teeth while soft and putty-like, and then hardened (or cured) with a special light. The material bonds with the tooth and can then be shaped and polished.
Dentists use bonding to repair tooth troubles caused by decay, chips, or cracks. Large spaces between healthy teeth can be filled with bonding material, and bonding can protect tooth roots if the gums have receded.
Discolored teeth can also be lightened with bonding. Since bonding material is easily molded, teeth can be lengthened or re-shaped to more beautiful proportions. Bonding is usually used as part of a total smile transformation.
I’m Dr. Greg Ritchie, of Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls. My practice, Ritchie Dental Group, offers porcelain veneers, restorative dentistry, sedation dentistry, teeth whitening, and general dentistry.
If you live in the Marble Falls area and are seeking quality dental care or have cosmetic dentistry questions, please call my office at 830-693-8833.
