Cosmetic Dental Bonding – Lakewood, CO
An Aesthetic Touch-Up for Teeth
Whatever you may have thought, not every smile flaw is big and glaring. It's possible to have rather small ones - minor tooth stains, slight chips or cracks, and so on. The best way to address these faults is to get cosmetic dental bonding here in Lakewood. Through this procedure, Dr. Emanuel will give your teeth the light touch-up they need. Learn how it works by reading below or by booking a consultation to see us.
What is Cosmetic Dental Bonding?
In essence, cosmetic dental bonding is a way to hide slight smile flaws. It works by setting tooth-colored resin on your teeth that quickly hardens once placed. Thanks to this process, treatment can cover up chips, cracks, stains, and even small tooth gaps. The bonding results also blend seamlessly with the rest of your grin.
Cosmetic dental bonding involves several steps taken over one or two dental visits. To start, it prepares the relevant teeth by cleaning their surfaces and removing their decayed bits. The dental team will then apply and sculpt the tooth-colored resin onto your smile. Once they've done so, they'll harden the resin with a curing light to keep it in place. The team will conclude treatment by polishing your teeth and making last-minute changes.
Who is a Good Candidate for Cosmetic Dental Bonding?
The truth is that almost any adult can qualify for cosmetic dental bonding. As long as a patient has (relatively) good oral health, they can undergo the treatment without issue. That being said, the treatment does suit some people more than others. Cosmetic dental bonding isn’t great at hiding “major” smile flaws – very deep tooth stains, severe cracks, etc. (For such issues, you may want to consider a different cosmetic option.)
The best cosmetic dental bonding candidates have one (or more) of the following:
- Light to Moderate Tooth Stains
- Slightly-Gapped Teeth
- Enamel with Small Chips or Cracks
- Teeth That Seem Short or “Stubby”
- Oddly-Shaped or Malformed Teeth
Despite the points above, please consult Dr. Emanuel before you commit to anything. She’ll give you an oral exam to learn whether cosmetic dental bonding suits you. If she believes it does, we’ll draft a custom treatment plan just for you.
The Benefits of Cosmetic Dental Bonding
While ideal for “small” smile flaws, cosmetic dental bonding has big perks. Some of its most notable benefits include:
- Non-Invasive Care – Since cosmetic dental bonding doesn’t alter your tooth structure, it’s a very smooth procedure. Most folks can undergo the treatment in just one hour!
- Treatment Versatility – Tooth-colored resin can cover the whole fronts of teeth, so cosmetic dental bonding is versatile. It can treat small stains, chips, cracks, and more.
- Easy Maintenance – Today’s cosmetic dental bonding has easy-to-maintain results. Given proper care, its effects can last 5-10 years.
- High Cost-Effectiveness – Even as it offers seamless results, cosmetic dental bonding is less costly than other cosmetic options. The procedure is thus highly cost-effective!