Composite dental bonding has increased popularity for your cosmetic dentist to sculpt a perfect smile. Composite dental bonding uses a durable resin to re-sculpt and restores decayed, chipped, discolored, or broken teeth. Dental bonding also will close any minor gaps between your teeth and correct crooked teeth. Because the resin comes in various shades, your dentist can also match it to your surrounding teeth.
Top cosmetic dentist Dr. Anthony Mobasser begins the composite dental bonding process by applying a mild etching solution to create tiny crevices on the surface of your tooth. This roughened surface more readily accepts the bonding material. To set the plastic, your doctor will expose it to minutes of high-intensity light.
The resin is then ready for sculpting, followed by fine polishing to create a tooth that’s difficult to distinguish from your natural teeth. Your new tooth should last seven to 11 years, as opposed to the seven-year lifespan of a silver filling.
What Types of Dental Bonding Is Available?
There are two methods for applying the bonding material; one is designed for minor corrections, and the other for larger, more complex corrections. The first process requires only one appointment and is primarily used to apply small fillings to your front teeth. This composite is less durable and, thus, isn’t appropriate for large fillings. The advantage of this process is that it requires only one visit to your dentist.
On the other hand, two appointments are necessary to complete the second method as it requires the service of a dental lab to create a porcelain filling. Your dentist will take a mold of your teeth to guide the lab in custom-fitting this more durable filling. The dentist will bond the customized filling to your teeth during your second appointment to create a more natural, durable, and stain-resistant filling.
The primary advantage of tooth bonding is that the final appearance is more aesthetically attractive than silver fillings. In addition, silver doesn’t adhere to teeth, so much restorative material must be removed to ensure a solid bonding, whereas composites require only the removal of decayed teeth.
Composite dental bonding also expands as your natural teeth expand. As a result, they’re less likely to cause cracks in your natural tooth. Composites also provide more support because they bond directly to your tooth. Cost is the primary disadvantage of composite dental bonding, the materials are costly, and the process requires more of your dentist’s time. Still, the advantages greatly outweigh the disadvantages.
LEARN MORE Call Dr. Mobasser today at 1.310.550.0383 or email us to schedule an appointment and learn more about composite dental bonding.
Are you looking for a cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles? Do you want to improve your smile and feel more confident with composite dental bonding? Look no further than Dr. Anthony Mobasser.
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Mobasser uses advanced techniques and the latest technologies to correct imperfections in your teeth, giving you a perfect smile.
To make the process easier, we offer free consultations for composite dental bonding to begin the journey toward your new smile. Call us today to get started!
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