Tooth Bonding
Bellevue and Seattle, Washington
Tooth bonding, also known as dental bonding, is a common cosmetic procedure that can be used to improve the appearance of teeth that are:
- Misshapen
- Gapped
- Crooked
- Chipped
- Affected by decay
Using a composite resin, Bellevue cosmetic dentists Dr. Aaron Cooley and Dr. Brandon Cooley can painlessly perfect these common issues with one, quick cosmetic procedure. Once hardened, the resin is durable and effective, giving you a beautiful, fully functional smile.
Your Tooth Bonding Procedure
Your dental bonding procedure can be completed in a single office visit. Dr. Aaron and Dr. Brandon will start the process by roughing the tooth in order to provide an appropriate surface to which the resin can bond. Next, a thin layer of resin is applied to your tooth and hardened with a special curing light. Subsequent layers will be applied and cured until the resin has reached a consistency that is suitable for shaping and polishing.
The curing light hardens the resin in a matter of minutes, making this procedure one of the fastest ways to achieve the smile you desire. The resin comes in several shades and can be matched to your existing teeth, providing a seamless appearance.
Upon leaving the office, your teeth will be ready for use without any additional waiting time. This quick tooth bonding procedure will give you results that can last anywhere from seven years to an entire lifetime.
Ideal Candidates for Tooth Bonding
Tooth bonding is ideal for patients with small gaps in the front of their teeth. You can also benefit from a bonding procedure if you have teeth that are crooked or unevenly spaced. It is a good option if you have severe staining on your teeth which has not been responsive to tooth whitening procedures.
Smokers may not be ideal candidates for this procedure. Dental bonding is porous and yellows much more quickly with nicotine than procedures such as porcelain veneers. Dr. Aaron and Dr. Brandon offer several options for perfecting similar cosmetic dental issues and will discuss these with you in great detail during your initial consultation.
If you live in or around Seattle or Bellevue, Washington and would like to see if you are an ideal candidate for tooth bonding, please contact the experienced cosmetic dentists at Cooleysmiles today to schedule your initial consultation.