Teeth Bonding

Encinitas, Carlsbad, and San Diego

Dental bonding is a procedure used to cover flaws, imperfections, and damage to teeth caused by decay or breakage. It is one of the most versatile and common cosmetic dentistry procedures.

 

What is Bonding?

 

Dental bonding is a procedure where a paste-like material is applied to your tooth and sculpted to the desired shape. The material is a tooth-colored composite resin that is matched to the exact shade of your natural tooth. The material is hardened with a unique light source then polished to a high shine. The procedure is completed in one visit.

 

Uses for Dental bonding

 

Tooth bonding can be used to correct many different dental problems including:

• Small gaps between your teeth
• Stains and discoloration
• Misshapen teeth
• Decayed teeth
• Chipped teeth
• Tooth erosion and abfraction defects
• Short teeth
• Fractures from trauma

 

Cosmetic Bonding vs. Porcelain Veneers

 

Cosmetic bonding and porcelain veneers address many of the same issues. They both can solve many cosmetic problems. If you are uncertain which one is the right solution for your particular problem, Dr. Walsh-Cole can help you decide what will work best for you. Please contact our office to schedule your personal consultation.