Dental bonding, also known as tooth or adhesive bonding is a quick and painless in-office procedure that can take as little as a few hours with one dental office visit. This dental procedure is often completed without anesthesia, and is often considered one of the least expensive cosmetic dentistry procedures.
In 1955, Dr. Michael Buonocore wrote a paper about the procedure that started a revolution in the industry for a better alternative in dental care. Over the years, the process has improved and come a long way to being a less invasive treatment for a lower cost.
What Is Adhesive Bonding?
The adhesive is usually a resin-based composite made from dimethacrylate monomers and filler materials like silica that are insoluble, very pliable, and can match the color of your teeth. When applied to the affected area, it can repair or restore one or more teeth. Once your Port Washington dentist forms the resin to the shape of the needed repair, he will shine a blue light to cure or harden the resin so it stays in place. The curing light is at a 450 to 490nm wavelength, which gives it the blue color.
Conditions for Dental Bonding Treatment
Using the dental bonding procedure to repair your teeth can save you money and will last anywhere from three to ten years. The resin and curing process is sturdy enough for chewing and do not break down with your saliva. A few instances of use would be:
- Fill cavities.
- Close gaps.
- To change the shape or lengthen a tooth.
- Repair discoloration or brightening.
- Repair chipped or cracked teeth.
Dental Bonding Before and After
The treatment process is fast, easy, and pain-free for most individuals. With the resins and light spectrum used in today’s procedures, this is a great way to fix your smile.
What to Expect During the Treatment
Nothing special needs to be done on your part before arriving at the office. You will be shown to a private room where your dentist will perform the treatment. Most of the time anesthesia is not needed.
The dentist will clean the tooth and use a palate to match the color to the rest of your teeth. The surface is roughened before washing with a conditioning liquid. The resin will be molded into the affected area and smoothed to the necessary shape. A blue light will be applied to harden the resin and cement it to the surface for a few moments before polishing.
Complete Dental Bonding in One Office Visit
The entire procedure is done in one visit at our Port Washington dental office and can be accomplished over your lunch hour. From start to finish, the treatment usually takes 30 minutes to an hour. There are no restrictions, and you may return to work immediately. Our office is friendly, is centrally located in the town of Port Washington, and we treat all of our patients like they’re our only patient. Call today! We are happy to answer any questions and make an appointment for you.
