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Before and after images of dental problems
corrected with tooth bonding.
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Tooth bonding is used to repair a stained, chipped, decayed,
or widely spaced tooth. This service can
also make teeth appear longer, protect the tooth’s root when gums recede, and
change the shape of teeth. In short, the procedure has cosmetic and health applications. Our dentists
deliver results by applying a tooth-colored material onto the tooth surface and
then hardening the material.
When a patient requests tooth bonding services, Paul J. Guerrino DDS PC will start by consulting a shade guide to determine the resin color that matches
patient teeth. The dentist can then get started right away on the bonding
process. First, he or she will roughen the surface of the tooth by etching it.
A conditioning liquid, which will help the bonding material adhere to the
tooth’s surface, is then brushed on. Once preparation is complete, the dentist then
applies color-matched resin to the tooth surface. To ensure the bonding is
shaped properly, our dentist smooth out the resin before proceeding to the next
step. Finally, an ultraviolet light is used to harden the resin material. Our
dentist waits for hardening to be completed and then polishes the material to
match the sheen of the patient’s other teeth. We advise patients to wait 48
hours before eating or drinking substances such as tea and coffee that can
stain the resin.
There are many advantages to correcting cosmetic and health
issues with tooth bonding. This process rarely involves drilling or anesthetic,
making it one of the least expensive ways to improve your smile. Additionally,
tooth bonding procedures can be performed for multiple teeth in a single visit.
The entire process takes between 30 minutes and one hour, although it can take
longer when several teeth are being bonded at once.
For more information on tooth bonding, and other services provided by Dr. Paul J. Guerrino, check out his website: http://pauljguerrinoddspc.com/.
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