Less Invasive Smile Restoration & Enhancement
Your smile is one of the most vital parts of your body, but your teeth can become worn down, discolored, and otherwise damaged over time. Even patients who take amazing care of their smile might still have to deal with damage and discoloration down the line. While restorative and cosmetic work might seem too invasive, our Roswell and Alpharetta dentists offer cosmetic dental bonding as a faster, less invasive way to restore your smile and fix minor issues with your teeth.
Read our guide below to learn more about cosmetic dental bonding including how dental bonding works and how you can benefit.
What Is Cosmetic Dental Bonding?
Cosmetic dental bonding is a process of using composite resin to repair and restore a tooth that’s sustained minor damage or discoloration. Your cosmetic dentist will simply freehand sculpt the resin onto the tooth. Once the resin is set, the tooth is widely improved both aesthetically and functionally.
Benefits of Cosmetic Dental Bonding
- Quick Treatment: Cosmetic dental bonding usually takes less than 30 to 60 minutes to complete per tooth.
- Improved Oral Health: Dental bonding can repair minor damage that would otherwise detract from your oral health.
- Affordability: Dental bonding is a highly affordable way to improve your smile without costly or expensive restorations.
- Minimally Invasive: Cosmetic dental bonding is a minimally invasive, non-surgical method for improving your smile.
- Smile Enhancement: Dental bonding offers a wide array of cosmetic benefits by concealing flaws such as cracks, chips, stains, and overly large gaps.
The Cosmetic Dental Bonding Process
Initial Consultation
Before approving you for cosmetic dental bonding, you’ll attend a consultation with one of our Roswell or Alpharetta cosmetic dentists. During this initial visit, your cosmetic dentist will thoroughly examine your mouth, review your medical history, and ask you about your smile goals. Your consultation is also a great time to ask questions you may have about the treatment.
Design
Once you and your cosmetic dentist have both decided to move forward with dental bonding, then we’ll help you pick a shade of resin that best matches your natural teeth. That way, you can feel more confident in having a brighter and seamless smile.
Preparation
To prepare your teeth for the resin, your cosmetic dentist will roughen the surface using a small drill to ensure it fits securely. This process should be painless, unless your dentist needs to drill close to a cavity, a tooth root, or a nerve. Rest assured that in cases such as these, we’ll use anesthetic as needed to ensure you don’t experience any pain or discomfort.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Your Alpharetta or Roswell cosmetic dentist will apply the resin onto the tooth’s surface and sculpt it into the proper size and shape. Once the resin has been sculpted into place, your dentist will then harden it with a blue light. Finally, they’ll shape and polish the tooth and you can start enjoying the benefits of a new smile as soon as you leave our office.