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Pictured here
is a dramatic example of what Cosmetic Bonding can do for relatively
little cost. Composite bonding is the most versatile and effective
way to aesthetically restore your smile. Composite materials are
used to replace old unattractive fillings, change the color of your
teeth, or reshape and recontour a less than ideal smile. Composite
resin is a tooth-colored plastic mixture filled with glass (silicon
dioxide). Composite fillings have a slightly higher rate of wear
than your traditional silver fillings. |
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Most
procedures take as little as 10 to 15 minutes per tooth, depending
on how complicated your particular treatment may be. At your actual
bonding appointment, the dentist will use a mild acid to condition
the surface of the tooth so the composite will adhere to it. Next,
the dentist applies several layers of the bonding material onto the
tooth, then uses a light source to set the material. The last step
is shaping, smoothing, and polishing the surfaces. Daily hygiene may
require more detailed flossing to clean edges at the gum line. As
with your natural teeth, cosmetically bonded teeth may chip or
stain. A bonded restoration should last 5 to 10 years or more before
requiring a touch-up or replacement. The procedure is painless and
quick enough to be completed in one visit. |
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