What Is Composite Bonding?

Composite bonding offers a simple method of restoring your smile to its origional beauty and even improving upon nature. Composite bonding is one of the most conservative, versitile and affordable ways to esthetically restore a multitude of dental cases. Dr. Kinser will use a resin, tooth colored, natural-looking material to:

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How Is Composite Bonding Done?

Restore cavities in front and back teeth
Replace old or unattractive "Silver Fillings"
Repair root abrasion (on roots exposed by gum recession or notched by years of aggressive brushing). Covering these areas helps prevent cavities and root sensitivity, and improves their appearance.
Close diastemas (spaces between the teeth)
Improve or change the color of permanently stained or discolored teeth
Reshape crooked or misshapen teeth

What Are The Advantages Of Composite Bonding?
Appearance - The most obvious advantage is esthetics. Available in a variety of colors and special shades, composite bonding can be made to look as natural and pleasant as your own tooth.
Strenth - Composite bonding, although not as strong as "Silver Fillings," produces a filling that supports a tooth, making it less likely to break. Unlike "Silver Fillings" that depend on bulk of filling material and undercuts to hold them into place and remain strong and durable under biting pressure, composite bonding adheres to the tooth itself.
Tooth Conservation - In composite bonding only a small amount of natural structure, if any, is removed.
Reduced Anesthesia Required - Bonding usually does not require anesthesia usless decay is present. Your teeth can be restored with little or no discomfort.
Reduced Time - Composite bonding is fast. The results are immediate. It can usually be completed in one appointment.
Economics - By performing bonding (which is less expensive than full crowns or veneers) you save on dental bills over the long term.

How Long Can I Expect The Bonding To Last?

It's true that composite fillings wear faster than "silver fillings," especially on chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Although not as strong as crowns or porcelain veneers, with proper care a bonded restoration may last five years or more before requiring "touch-up" or replacement. Dr. Kinser will monitor this during your routine checkups.

What Should I Expect?

Because the material used in bonding is more brittle than you natural teeth, it can chip. Avoid biting fingernails, hair clips, ice and other such hard items. Bonded areas are also more prone to staining than your natural teeth, so it is important to take good care of your restored teeth at home. Avoid ingestion of staining foods such as coffe, tea, red wine, and other such foods or drinks that could stain your teeth. With good regular professional cleanings, your composite bonded fillings can remain beautiful and natural looking for a lifetime.

If there is something about your smile you would like to improve Please do not hesitate to ask Dr. Kinser. With today's advances in cosmetic dentistry, you can enhance your smile with cosmetic bonding, and at a fee you can afford. Remember, your smile is often the first thing people notice about you and the last thing they forget.

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