With cosmetic dentistry, our team can offer treatment to improve the health and beauty of your smile. In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist talks about how we can offer cosmetic improvement in only one visit with dental bonding and contouring, so you can smile with confidence.
The Cosmetic Issues We Correct With Bonding
Dental bonding uses the same composite resin that we employ in our dental filling procedure. The material is metal-free and safe for all ages. We can also color match it to blend with the tooth and the rest of your smile. In one visit, our team can mask permanent teeth stains that could otherwise resist teeth whitening treatments. In addition, we can repair minor cracks or chips, lengthen worn down tooth structure, and even address misshapen teeth. Our team can close gaps and black triangle spaces between the teeth too. For some, this could essentially makeover the smile in only one sitting!
Repairing Teeth with Composite Resin
As we mentioned above, the procedure only takes one visit and can offer major improvements for your smile. To begin, we will numb the tooth being treated so you feel comfortable as we remove any decay, clean the surfaces, and then etch the areas where we will be placing the bonding material. Once we prepare and apply the composite resin to the tooth, we will sculpt and mold it to ensure an attractive appearance and a balanced bite. As we do, the material will cure under a special light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance.
The Contouring Process
In the same visit, we could also address cosmetic imperfections with a dental contouring procedure. With this option, we don’t apply new materials to the tooth. Instead, our team will gently sand away small portions of outer structure to address esthetic concerns. For example, we can smooth out any pits, grooves, and rough patches in the surfaces of the tooth. We can also dull sharp, jagged, or pointed portions of the smile too. Contouring can reshape malformed or overly large teeth, and we can also correct the appearance of very minor chips too.
If you have any questions about how we can offer holistic cosmetic improvement in only one visit, then contact our team to learn more about dental bonding and contouring. We look forward to helping you smile with confidence again, so talk to our team soon!
Talk to Your Lake Orion, MI Dentist’s Office About Cosmetic Dentistry
Our team wants to help you enjoy a brighter smile and a more attractive one with cosmetic dentistry. To schedule an appointment to obtain esthetic treatment, then call Lake Orion Family Dentistry at (248)693-6213!
