Easy, Affordable Way to fix Cracked or Chipped Teeth
Dr. Sunitha Sirivolu, dentist in Wellington, Royal Palm Beach is proud of the ways in which dentistry can restore cracked, broken or decayed teeth to full beauty and function. One of the easiest and least expensive ways of doing this is with dental bonding.
Bonding uses tooth-colored materials to replace missing tooth structure or hide cosmetically unappealing minor defects in a tooth — chips, discoloration, and even minor spacing irregularities. Bonding materials are called “composite resins” because they contain a mixture of plastic and glass, which adds strength and translucency. The composite actually bonds, or becomes one, with the rest of the tooth.
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Composite resins come in a variety of tooth shades for truly lifelike results. When bonding is done with a skilled hand and an artistic eye, it may be impossible to distinguish the bonded tooth from its neighbors. Though bonding will not last as long as a dental veneer, it also does not require the involvement of a dental laboratory and, most often, can be done without drilling of the tooth. It's a particularly good solution for teens, who often need to wait until their teeth have finished maturing before choosing a more permanent type of dental restoration.
Because it does not involve dental laboratory work, tooth
bonding can usually be accomplished in a single visit to
the dental office. Expect the whole procedure to take
30 minutes to an hour. First, the surface of
the tooth to be bonded will be cleaned so it is plaque-free. The
surface will then need to be “etched” with an acidic gel that opens
up tiny pores in the surface. After the etching gel is rinsed off,
the liquid composite resin in a well-matched shade is painted on in
a thin layer, filling these tiny pores to create a strong micro
mechanical bond. A special curing light is used to harden this
bonding material. Once the first layer is cured, another layer is
painted on and cured. Layers can continue to be built up until the
restoration has the necessary thickness. The bonding material is
then shaped using a dental drill to give it just the right form.
Once the tooth not only looks great but fits in perfectly with your
bite, it will receive a final polishing. Bonded teeth
should be brushed and flossed daily, and professionally
cleaned at your Wellington, Royal Palm Beach dental office twice
per year, just the same as the rest of your teeth. The most
important thing to keep in mind about caring for your bonded tooth
is that composite resin can absorb stain, just as natural teeth
can. Therefore, you will want to avoid smoking, red wine,
coffee and tea to the extent possible. Also, while
composite can darken, it cannot be lightened. So if you are
thinking about having your teeth whitened, it should be done before your
tooth is bonded so that a composite shade can be selected to match
the lighter color of your whitened teeth. If you whiten your teeth
after bonding, the bonded tooth may not match all the rest.
Finally, try not to bite your nails, hold writing implements in
your mouth, or use your teeth in other ways that could put
excessive force on the bonding material and chip it. With proper
care, a bonded tooth should stay beautiful for 3 to 10
years.
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