A cosmetic dentist‘s toolkit is filled with handy tools for fixing most types of cosmetic tooth issues. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have garnered a lot of publicity. In today’s post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment that has been used successfully for decades. We’re talking about dental bonding.
The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is durable and natural looking. It is applied to the teeth while soft and putty-like, and then hardened (or cured) with a special light. The material bonds with the tooth and can then be shaped and polished.
Dentists use bonding to fix tooth issues caused by decay, chips, or cracks. Large spaces between healthy teeth can be filled with bonding material, and bonding can guard tooth roots if the gums have receded.
Discolored teeth can also be lightened with bonding. Since bonding material is easily molded, teeth can be lengthened or re-shaped to more attractive proportions. Bonding is typically used as part of a total smile redesign.
I’m Dr. Brett Felton, of Felton Dental Care – Dr. Brett R. Felton, DMD in Missoula. My practice offers dental implants, implant supported dentures, restorative dentistry, porcelain veneers, and laser dentistry.
If you live in the Missoula area and are searching for quality dental care or have cosmetic dentistry questions, please call my office at 406-728-0896.
Contact Felton Dental Care – Dr. Brett R. Felton, DMD:
406-728-0896
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1750 Brooks St
Missoula, Montana
59801
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