Some people have major dental issues like a missing tooth or protruding front teeth that affect their smile. But for most people, it’s the small imperfections that bother them. A tiny chip in a tooth, small cracks, or a tooth that’s slightly misshapen. You don’t need extensive dental treatments for these issues. Our Houston dentist offers an easier solution: dental bonding.
Learn more about the top cosmetic concerns that dental bonding can fix.
What Is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is one of the least invasive cosmetic dentistry procedures. Our dentist in Houston applies a resin of the same shade as your tooth and molds it to fix flaws. The composite resin mixes in so well with your teeth that it’s hard to tell it apart.
Little to no enamel is removed during this process. After molding the resin, we set it in place with a curing light. The resin “bonds” to your enamel, offering a quick yet durable fix for your teeth.
Common Cosmetic Issues Dental Bonding Works Best for
Chipped teeth
Chipped teeth are a very common issue. Your child may have one because of a sports injury, or one of your front teeth may have chipped long ago while biting down on something hard. Dental bonding is an easy fix for this issue.
We build up the chipped part and shape the resin to match the contours of your tooth.
Tooth cracks
Small cracks can form with aging, wear and tear, teeth grinding, or dental injuries. Even if they’re not visible, they can still be bothersome because food may repeatedly get stuck in these spots. Bonding resin can fill and seal these cracks and add extra strength to your teeth.
Small gaps in teeth
Conscious of the tiny gaps in your teeth? Gaps between teeth, especially the front teeth, are often a cosmetic concern, although some gaps can be associated with underlying dental or gum problems. Depending on the size and cause of the gap, orthodontic treatment may be another option. For some small cosmetic gaps, bonding may provide a less involved alternative.
An easier way? Dental bonding. Many of our Houston patients love how attractive their smile looks once the gaps are filled.
Tooth discoloration
Teeth whitening might be the first thing you think of for getting rid of tooth stains, and you’d be right! But some stains are too stubborn to be removed with whitening. When there’s a small patch or stain that’s affecting your tooth, we can correct it with cosmetic bonding.
Slightly misshapen teeth
Some patients have teeth that are naturally longer or shorter than the rest. Our dentist can add resin material to the tooth that’s smaller in size or has worn-down edges to make all of your teeth look even.
Summing Up
Dental bonding is among the easiest cosmetic dental procedures and is effective for small chips, cracks, gaps, stains, and uneven teeth.
Do you have any of these concerns? Visit our dental team at John H. Krell D.D.S. and find out whether cosmetic bonding is the best choice for your smile. Call us at (713) 877-1775 today!