Dental bonding can usually last 5 to 10 years, depending on the location of the bonding, your oral habits, and your oral hygiene. To help keep your bonding in great shape, avoid hard foods, nail-biting, and drinks that can stain your teeth like coffee. Regular dental checkups will also help you maintain your bonding.
Dental Bonding
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Cost
The price of dental bonding can depend on your individual needs and how many teeth are being treated.
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Procedure Duration
Dental bonding usually takes 30 to 60 minutes per tooth and can be completed in one appointment, depending on your needs.
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Pain Level
Dental bonding can typically be done without discomfort or pain, with no anesthesia or sedation required.
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Dental Bonding in Elk Grove, CA
Dental bonding is a cosmetic technique in which a tooth-colored resin is applied to restore and improve the appearance of a tooth or multiple teeth. It repairs chips, gaps, and discoloration quickly and affordably. It enhances your smile’s appearance with natural-looking results, often completed in one visit.
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The Process of Dental Bonding
First, we will determine if dental bonding is the right option for your needs.
When moving forward, our team will choose a resin shade to ideally match your teeth. Once the tooth’s surface is prepared, we will apply the bonding resin, sculpt and smooth it, and then harden it with a curing light.
When the resin is completely solid, we will trim and adjust as needed, then polish the tooth to perfectly blend.
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How long does dental bonding last?
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What are the types of dental bonding?
There are two main types of dental bonding used in cosmetic and restorative dentistry:
Direct Composite Bonding
- It involves applying tooth-colored composite resin directly to the tooth
- Used for chips, cracks, gaps, discoloration, and reshaping teeth
- Typically completed in one visit
- Quick, affordable, and minimally invasive
Adhesive Bonding
- Used to attach restorations like veneers, crowns, inlays, or bridges to teeth
- Involves a bonding agent and curing light to secure the restoration
- Often done in combination with lab-created restorations for longer-term results
Both types improve the look and function of teeth, and your dentist will recommend the best option based on your needs.
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How does dental bonding compare to veneers?
Dental bonding is quick and affordable for small cosmetic fixes. Veneers, typically porcelain, are a more durable, stain-resistant, and natural-looking solution for advanced smile makeovers. Veneers last longer but also cost more. Bonding is reversible and better suited for minor enhancements.
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Smile Makeover
A smile makeover combines several different cosmetic treatments designed to enhance your smile’s appearance. A customized makeover can include teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, bonding, or clear aligners.
Smile Makeover
Veneers
Porcelain veneers can give you a long-lasting, natural-looking way to improve your tooth color, shape, and alignment.
Veneers