Question 1

What is dental bonding?

Accepted Answer

Dental bonding involves applying a resin to your teeth to improve their appearance. Made of a special resin, the bonding material can be made into any shape to sculpt teeth into a beautiful smile. Dental bonding can restore a more natural appearance to your teeth or give them a more even appearance. It can even make your teeth look longer or change their shape, so they fit in better with the surrounding teeth. Dental bonding isn’t just cosmetic, though. You can also have it done to protect a tooth root that’s exposed because of receding gums.

Question 2

What is dental bonding versus veneers?

Accepted Answer

Dental bonding is quick and simple and requires little to no change to the original tooth. Dental bonding is more affordable than veneers or dental crowns as they are done chair-side instead of in a laboratory and achieve similar visual results. Veneers are created of a porcelain material that is matched to the surrounding teeth. Veneers are highly resistant to staining. Veneers are last longer than bonding, with the potential of lasting 15 to 25 years or more, whereas Composite dental bondings may last 5 to 10 years. This all depends on your home health and how you take care of your dental work. The restoration you pick typically depends on your specific needs and your ideal treatment outcome. Generally, tooth bonding is selected for smaller changes in a healthy mouth, while veneers can be better for someone who needs a more substantial change to their smile.

Question 3

How long does dental bonding last?

Accepted Answer

A dental bonding lasts, on average, 4 to 8 years, depending on the area the tooth is in and your specific biting, eating, and chewing habits.

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