If you aren’t satisfied with the look of your smile, you may be interested in having it fixed. There are a range of treatments you may be able to get, but cosmetic dental bonding is one of the most popular. Cosmetic bonding is a treatment meant to improve the aesthetics of one’s smile. It’s inexpensive compared to other treatments and uses a composite resin to fix visual smile issues. It takes about an hour per tooth and is color-matched to perfectly blend with the rest of your smile. Read on to learn about the treatments that can be fixed with cosmetic bonding.
Issue #1: Smile Gaps
It’s not uncommon to be born with gaps between your teeth. Though they’re incredibly common, a gapped grin can make your smile look uneven and can make it difficult for you to completely love your beam. Gaps can also make it harder to properly clean your smile. Cosmetic dental bonding can fix gapped smiles by closing small spaces.
Issue #2: Cracks, Chips, & Fractures
There are a variety of things that can cause your smile to become chipped, fractured, or cracked. Sports-related accidents, biting something hard, or using your teeth as tools are a few examples. Chipped or otherwise damaged teeth can give your beam a lopsided appearance, and that’s where cosmetic dental bonding comes in. It can be used to shape the tooth so it looks as good as new.
Issue #3: Tooth Decay
Cavities are an incredibly common oral health issue among both children and adults. They are mostly caused by improper oral hygiene and consuming too many sweet, high-carb, and acidic foods and drinks. Once your dentist removes the decayed part of the tooth and cleans it, they may use a composite resin to fill it and improve the look of the tooth and to protect it from further harm.
Issue #4: Stains & Discoloration
Consuming berries, cola, coffee, tea, red wine, or other dark or highly pigmented foods and drinks, smoking cigarettes or using other tobacco products, certain medications, and other factors can cause your teeth to become stained or discolored. Dental bonding can be used to cover up the discolored areas. It will be color-matched so your bonded teeth don’t stand out from the rest of your smile.
If cosmetic dental bonding seems like a good option for your smile, reach out to your dentist. They’ll help you go over your smile goals and will get you started on your journey to a more confident beam!
About the Practice
Salmon Brook Dental is led by Dr. Kenneth Endres and Dr. Gunveen Chawla, two Granby-based dentists who have built a team of exceptional oral health professionals. They offer procedures like cosmetic dental bonding to fix smiles that are gapped, chipped, cracked, discolored or lopsided so you can start loving your beautiful beam. Do you want to learn more about Salmon Brook Dental’s cosmetic dental procedures or to make an appointment? Call their office at (860) 288-8119 or visit their website to get started on your smile journey.