Being less expensive compared to other cosmetic dental options, the dental bonding procedure is a quite popular treatment for fixing teeth damage.

What is Dental Bonding?

It is a cosmetic dentistry procedure where the dentist uses tooth-coloured composite resin to repair one or more of your damaged teeth. Not only is it less expensive as compared to treatments like crowns and veneers, but it is also less invasive. The simple procedure does not even require the administration of anaesthesia unless there is a cavity to be filled.

Furthermore, dental bonding typically does not require multiple visits to the dentist.

Purposes of Tooth Bonding

Your dentist can recommend the teeth bonding procedure for the following:

• Repairing decayed teeth/cavities
• Improve discolouration of teeth
• Repairing chipped or cracked teeth
• To fix gaps between teeth
• Lengthen the teeth
• Reshaping of teeth
• As an alternative to amalgam fillings
• Protect a portion of the tooth’s root exposed due to receding gum

It is important to remember that your dentist will only recommend the dental bonding procedure if it is the most suitable in your case. Otherwise, it is possible that they suggest another treatment that will be more beneficial considering individual oral conditions.

The Procedure

One advantage of the dental bonding procedure is that it does not require much prior planning. As mentioned above, if you do not have a cavity, the dentist will not even use anaesthesia. The first thing your doctor will do is select the colour of the composite resin with the help of a shade guide so that it matches your actual tooth colour.

The dentist will roughen the surface of the tooth under treatment. This is followed by the application of a conditioning liquid. These two steps assist the bonding substance to adhere to the tooth.

Next, your doctor will proceed to apply the tooth-coloured and putty-like resin material to the tooth. They will then mould and smooth it to achieve the desired shape. Using a special light, the dentist will harden the resin material so that it bonds to the tooth’s surface.

To conclude the tooth bonding treatment, the dentist will trim, shape, and polish the bonded material to match it to the rest of the tooth. The full treatment for one tooth can take around 30 to 60 minutes.

Cost of the treatment

Depending on your location and the cosmetic dentistry specialist you select, the cost of the tooth bonding treatment can vary. It is also important to note that since dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure, an insurance company is likely not to provide coverage for it. You can contact your insurance company to confirm their policies.

Cosmetic Dentist in Toronto

We at Smiles by Design offer a wide range of cosmetic dentistry treatments, including dental bonding for gaps, dental bonding for crooked teeth, and more. To learn more about our dental treatments in Toronto, dental bonding services, or to book your appointment, please call or visit our dental office.