Nolan River Dental Center Dentist Cleburne Texas

We provide dental bonding in Cleburne as a non-invasive, comfortable solution for restoring damaged teeth and improving the appearance of the others. If you are looking for a simple cosmetic fix without extensive procedures or a long-term commitment, this is an ideal solution for you. In fact, the process is so simple, it is regularly used for dental restorations in children. If you are reviewing your options, here is what you should know.

Dental bonding in Cleburne can improve your teeth’s appearance.

Bonding can be used to cover dark stains that do not respond to teeth whitening. It can also be used in combination with dental shaping. This is when some of your teeth are misshapen, like if one sticks out a little too far at the corner. A portion of the enamel is removed to shape the tooth, and the bonding material is then applied to complete the transformation and protect the tooth. At times, bonding can even be used to close small gaps in between teeth and to change their size.

We can also perform this procedure if a tooth is damaged. For example, if a tooth is cracked or chipped, a dental bonding in Cleburne can restore it to the correct shape. This is an important step to take because you never want to leave a damaged tooth exposed due to the risk of further damage or infection. This solution can be used with both adult teeth and children’s teeth.

The Process

If you opt to use dental bonding, you will be pleased with how comfortable and non-invasive the process is. In this procedure, we apply a tooth-colored material to the tooth (or teeth) after it is clean and slightly roughened. The bonding material will then be shaped. This requires the skill of an experienced dentist who can shape the material quickly and precisely. Next, the material will be hardened using a special dental light. Since the bonding is done on the spot and on the tooth, attention must be paid to every detail to ensure that the finished tooth looks natural.

The entire process can be completed fairly quickly. The exact amount of time depends on what we are doing. For example, is the bonding material being used to restore a chipped tooth or to cover two that have dark stains? The level of precision and time required will depend on the exact nature of the issue we are solving. However, you can expect that the bonding procedure will be finished in one appointment that lasts less than a couple of hours. This way, you do not need to take any major time off of work. In fact, no anesthesia is required for dental bonding, because the tooth is not prepared, which means that no enamel is removed like it is when we place dental veneers or dental crowns. This is a major benefit of the bonding procedure, making it a more comfortable process overall. The only drawback is that dental bonding typically does not last as long as these solutions, so it is best to discuss all your options with the dentist.