Cosmetic Dental Bonding – River Ridge, LA
Have the Picture-Perfect Smile You’ve Always Wanted
Have you ever noticed how one flaw can spoil the entire picture? Take a picture of your smile, for example. When you see that smile in a photo or in the mirror, your eye is drawn to that one small but annoying imperfection. Mention it to someone else and the response may be, “I didn’t even notice.” But the point is you notice. There’s no reason to be bothered when your River Ridge dentist has a quick fix: cosmetic dental bonding. With this popular cosmetic dentistry service, we can make that imperfection disappear.
Why Choose deJong, Plaisance & Bostick Family Dentistry For Veneers?
- Flexible Dental Financing Options Available
- Serving the River Ridge Community Since 1980
- Open Five Days a Week
What is Cosmetic Dental Bonding?
The material that we use to make your tooth look better is the same one we use to repair and rebuild a tooth damaged by decay. Composite resin material is a medical grade plastic that can be molded to either fill a cavity or reshape a tooth so that it looks more attractive. In either case, the result is strong, durable, and blends seamlessly with the natural color of your smile.
The process for cosmetic dental bonding is straightforward. Even better, the procedure is quick and almost never requires anesthesia, so you don’t have to worry about an injection or feeling numb afterwards.
The tooth is isolated with a rubber dam to ensure a secure bond (saliva can interfere with the adhesive). Then, a weak acid is put on the tooth. This is similar to using sandpaper on wood – a slightly roughened surface is better than a slick one when it comes to adhesion.
Then, one of our River Ridge dentists place a small amount of composite resin on the tooth and begin to shape the material. This is quickly hardened with a curing light. Additional layers can be applied until the perfect tooth shape is achieved. When finished, that annoying flaw is gone, and you have a smile that’s ideal!
Who is a Good Candidate for Cosmetic Dental Bonding?
A wide range of smile flaws can be erased with cosmetic dental bonding in River Ridge. Our dentists have used this simple procedure to correct:
- Chipped Teeth
- Cracked Teeth
- Broken Teeth
- Misshaped Teeth
- Irregularly Space Teeth
- Permanently Stained Teeth
So, if you are struggling with any of these imperfections, let us know! Cosmetic dental bonding may be the solution you’ve been looking for.
The Benefits of Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Here are a few of the many reasons cosmetic dental bonding is so popular:
- Imperfections, like small chips, can be concealed in a single appointment.
- With proper care, the results can last for several years.
- The results are easy to maintain.
- Multiple dental flaws can be addressed simultaneously.
- The treatment process is completely painless.
- The cost is more affordable.
Caring for Cosmetic Dental Bonding
A tooth with composite resin requires the same daily oral hygiene as all of your other teeth. In other words, it’s still of the utmost importance that you commit to good habits, like brushing twice a day and flossing daily. Additionally, while composite resin is very strong, it is not indestructible. So, wear a mouthguard when playing sports, steer clear of extremely crunchy foods, and break bad habits, like using your teeth as tools to open things.
