Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure for improving the appearance of teeth with cosmetic issues. For example, bonding can be used to repair a chipped tooth and make it whole again. Bonding can also lengthen teeth that appear too short. Dr. Donna Grant, Dr. Maureen Winslow, and Dr. Elizabeth Fleck, the experienced dentists at Norwalk Family Dentistry in Norwalk, IA, offer cosmetic dentistry services, such as dental bonding, to give you the smile you desire.

How Dental Bonding Works

Dental bonding involves the use of a composite resin material that can be color-matched to your teeth so it blends in seamlessly. The resin has a putty-like consistency when wet and is applied directly to the affected area. To repair a chipped tooth, the resin is used to fill in the missing area that has chipped off. For teeth that look too short, the resin can be used to extend the length.

Once the composite resin has been carefully applied to the treatment area, a special ultraviolet light is used to cure the material. As the resin dries, it becomes permanently bonded to the tooth. Once the process is complete, the bonded area will blend in seamlessly with the rest of the tooth as if it is part of the natural tooth. Chipped teeth will be whole again and short teeth will be longer. The skilled dentists at our cosmetic dentistry office in Norwalk, IA, can determine if dental bonding is the right option for addressing your smile concerns.

Benefits of Dental Bonding

Dental bonding offers several benefits. A major benefit is that it can improve the appearance of your smile. It also looks completely natural. Once the resin has completely cured, no one but you and the dentist will know you’ve had dental bonding done. Additionally, the procedure is simple and painless, as well as affordable. Finally, dental bonding is versatile and can be used to address many different types of cosmetic concerns, including:

• Repairing chipped teeth
• Lengthening short teeth
• Concealing stains and discolorations
• Closing small gaps between teeth
• Sealing cracked teeth

Dental bonding is a highly effective method for repairing chipped teeth and lengthening short ones. To learn more about dental bonding and to find out if it is right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Grant, Dr. Winslow, or Dr. Fleck by calling Norwalk Family Dentistry, our cosmetic dentistry practice in Norwalk, IA, at (515) 256-9000.