At Gentle Dental Care in Edison, New Jersey, our dentists use this cosmetic treatment to repair everyday imperfections. With decades of combined experience, Dr. Brad Strober, Dr. Cynthia Butcofski, and Dr. Rebecca Kucharsky Hiess help patients throughout Edison and nearby Highland Park choose the right treatment for their needs.
What Is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is a cosmetic treatment that repairs or reshapes teeth using a tooth-colored resin material. The resin blends with your natural teeth, which is what makes it such a popular choice for fixing small imperfections.
It’s also often used to cover stains that whitening can’t remove. Unlike veneers or crowns, bonding usually doesn’t require removing healthy tooth enamel. It’s a great conservative option for many people.
How Dental Bonding Works
The procedure is typically simple and painless. After your dentist chooses a resin shade that matches your tooth, the surface of the tooth is gently roughened and treated with a conditioning liquid. This helps the bonding material adhere.
The resin is applied, shaped to the desired form, and then hardened using a special curing light. Once set, the dentist polishes the bonded tooth to make it look natural.
Most dental bonding treatments can be completed in under an hour for each tooth. You usually won’t need anesthesia unless the bonding involves filling a cavity or working close to a nerve.
Benefits and Considerations
Dental bonding is one of the quickest and most affordable cosmetic dental treatments available. It can fix up your smile in just one appointment.
However, bonded teeth are not as strong as crowns or veneers, and they may chip or stain over time. With proper care, bonding can last several years before needing touch-ups or replacement.
Schedule a Consultation
Gentle Dental Care has helped countless people in Edison and Highland Park, NJ, improve their smiles with dental bonding. To learn how this treatment could work for you, call 732-549-5660 and schedule a consultation.
