Improve Your Smile With Dental Bonding
Repair Your Teeth
Dental bonding, also known as composite bonding, is a treatment used to repair cracked, chipped or discolored teeth. Bonding also allows you to close gaps, reshape and present a much more even, unified smile. It is a great alternative to veneers. Chinook Mall Family Dental Clinic wants you to make informed choices about your smile and find a treatment right for you.
Achieve Immediate Results
With little alteration to your tooth, bonding is a conservative treatment as far as cosmetic dentistry is concerned. And unless you have a complicated case, the procedure can be done in one visit to Dr. Charchuk.
How Is Dental Bonding Performed
The treatment will start with the tooth being prepared by roughening and shaping or contouring the surface. Next comes the applying of a conditioning solution and bonding agent, that together act as a strong adhesive or glue to ensure the composite will adhere. The putty like tooth colored composite is then applied, sculpting it to the correct problem areas. This may take several layers to achieve the best results. The last stage of this procedure is to polish the restoration to perfect its final shape and a smooth finish.
What to Expect After Bonding
Besides a beautiful smile, you may experience a little sensitivity in the treated tooth for several weeks but will diminish with time.
It is important to practice good oral hygiene to maintain your results. Our South Calgary Dental Team suggests a few steps to care for your teeth after this procedure
- Slice hard foods like carrots and apples before eating them
- Avoid chewing on hard objects like finger nails and pencils
- Keep your teeth clean by brushing and flossing on a regular basis
- Use gentle toothpastes recommended by our staff
- Schedule regular professional cleanings at Chinook Mall Family Dental Clinic
Come In For Your Consultation
During any consultation for cosmetic dentistry, we will talk with you about the changes you would like to see in your appearance. We will go over options, cost and the procedure itself. As with any treatment it’s necessary to go over medical history and examine your teeth and gums.
Please take this opportunity to ask any questions you may have. We want you to feel good about any and all decisions you make about your teeth.
