Teeth Bonding in Vienna, VA

If you are looking for a teeth bonding service in Vienna, VA, give us a call at Capital Esthetics & Family Dentistry. We offer affordable and reliable services that will exceed your expectations. Call us today at (703) 225-0040.

What is Dental Bonding?

Teeth bonding or dental bonding is a standard cosmetic dentistry procedure involving applying resin to your teeth to improve their appearance or fix decayed teeth. The resin will match the patient’s natural tooth enamel and can be shaped to sculpt teeth into a beautiful smile. When teeth are damaged by cavities or other means, teeth bonding fills in the teeth to make them look like your natural teeth again. Dental bonding is one of the least expensive cosmetic dental procedures to improve your smile and create a more natural appearance.

If you are suffering from damaged, decayed, or stained teeth, dental bonding could be the option for you. This procedure will bring more confidence to your smile and offer many other dental health benefits.

Reasons for Tooth Bonding

Leaving broken, cracked, decayed, or damaged teeth untreated can not only leave you feeling self-conscious but can cause more damage to your dental health.

Leaving damaged teeth untreated can:

• cause gum recession
• further decay
• cause a chipped or cracked tooth to become broken
• heighten the risk of tooth loss
• contribute to surrounding teeth shifting or moving position
• allow tartar and plaque build-up, increasing your risk of gingivitis

Some of the reasons patients choose dental bonding include:

• Lengthen teeth
• Correct minor discoloration of teeth
• Gum recession
• Change the shape of a tooth
• Alternative to porcelain veneers
• Small gaps in the teeth
• Tooth decay

Process of Tooth Bonding

The cosmetic dental bonding procedure is straightforward and usually takes 30 to 60 minutes per tooth to complete. Anesthetic is usually not necessary unless we are bonding a tooth with decay or a cracked tooth near the tooth root. If we are bonding a decayed tooth, a local anesthetic is used to numb the area around that tooth so that our dentist can properly clean out the decay in the tooth without pain.

Preparation

First, our dentist will need to prepare the tooth. This step will vary based on how the bonding material is being used. For cosmetic reasons, the dentist will choose a composite resin color that closely matches the natural color of your teeth.

The Bonding Process

Dental bonding involves applying a conditioning liquid to rough the tooth’s surface to ensure the composite resin bonds correctly. This liquid contains a small amount of acid to “etch” the tooth’s surface. After the liquid is applied, our dentist will rinse it, and the tooth will be dried.

Next, our dentist will place the resin on the tooth and carefully sculpt it into the proper shape. The tooth-like resin is then cured with a special light to harden it. Our dentist will repeat this process several times to create the appropriate thickness and provide a durable covering to the actual tooth. 

A dental bonding lasts on average four to eight years, depending on the location of the tooth, your chewing habits, your eating habits, and how much bonding was used.

Dental Bonding Versus Veneers

Veneers are small shells of porcelain placed on the front surface of the teeth and are often used to enhance minor imperfections of teeth. Like bonding, they are also used for teeth whitening solutions. Porcelain is more expensive than resin, but it is also more durable.

Composite dental bondings can be used to restore a broken tooth, where dental veneers cannot, and you can still achieve similar visual results. In addition, bonding offers more versatility and can be completed in just one visit. Veneers require the porcelain material to be fabricated to fit the features and shape of your teeth and can take multiple visits to complete.

Cosmetic Dental Bonding FAQ

Is teeth bonding permanent? Dental bonding is not a permanent solution, although it lasts much longer than other temporary solutions. Cosmetic dental bonding will last between four to eight years.

What teeth will teeth bonding work for? Composite dental bonding is a versatile option used most often for changing the shape or color of one’s teeth but can also be used for receding gums and other issues.

Do I need to take any special precautions after teeth bonding is completed? After you receive dental bonding, you should keep up a regular oral hygiene routine and visit your dental office for teeth cleaning regularly. In addition, you should stay away from dark liquids that could stain your teeth and avoid habits like nail-biting or chewing ice, which could damage the dental work.

Can I whiten my teeth if I have had some teeth bonded? Unfortunately, the bonding material will not respond to whitening treatments, so we recommend using whitening materials before you have cosmetic bonding treatment for a consistent look across all your teeth.

Please schedule an Appointment With Us Today!

Our cosmetic dentists in Vienna, VA, offer professional dental services and work with you to create your ideal treatment outcome. We take your oral health and dental needs into account for any restoration technique you require. Bonding is a cost-effective solution to achieve a restored and natural appearance.

Feel free to contact our VA dentist office, Capital Esthetics, and Family Dentistry, to schedule an appointment today at (703) 225-0040.