Why Dental Bonding?

Dental bonding is a fast and inexpensive way to correct any damage or imperfections with your teeth. It’s a wonderful alternative to dental veneers that can not only be costly, but require a custom mold that can take days or even weeks in some circumstances to manufacture. Since dental bonding can be done in one visit, it is one of the most popular forms of dental cosmetology. It can be used to

  • Close gaps between teeth

  • Lengthen teeth
  • Improve the shape
  • Fix a damaged or cracked tooth

It makes achieving the smile you always wanted easy and painless. The typical time to bond a tooth usually takes about an hour for the whole procedure to be completed. One day is all it takes for your band new smile.

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How is Bonding Done?

Tooth bonding is typically done in one visit. With great dentist in Riverside, the process can take anywhere from 30-60 minutes per tooth and is not an in-depth, or painful process. If bonding is being used to fill a cavity, your dentist may use a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable.

Before the bonding process begins, your dentist will give you a shade guide, and help you match the bonding material to your other teeth so the newly bonded tooth will blend nicely.

Step 1: Using a shade guide, your dentist will choose the right shade of resin that is the closest match to your tooth color.

Step 2: The tooth is slightly etched or abraded to roughen the surface. To help the bonding stick, the chafing is followed by a light coat of a special conditioning liquid.

Step 3: Once the tooth has been prepared, the putty-like resin will be applied and smoothed out until it reaches the right shape.

Step 4: To stabilize the material an ultraviolet laser or light is used to hardening.

Step 5: The finishing touch will be some extra trimming, shaping and a little polishing to make sure it’s utterly indistinguishable.

Testimonials

Dr. Desar is very gentle with my teeth. I have been going to her since 2005!
Sanjana T.
I have gotten root canals and crowns done. they are put in really well. I recommend Dr. Desar to all my friends and family. thank you Dr. Desar and VV Dentist staff.
Varun T.

Dental Bonding – Frequently Asked Questions

Now that you have your brand new smile, the last thing you want to do is ruin it. For the first 48 hours it’s very important that you stay away from foods and drinks that can stain your teeth. Coffee, Tea and cigarettes should be avoided as much as possible during these crucial hours.

In addition, because the resin used to bond teeth is not quite as strong as a real tooth, you will have to be careful with particular habits. For instance, chewing on ice, pens or fingernails can potentially chip the bonding resin.

Typically with periodic touch-ups, bonding will last anywhere from 3 to 10 years. How long your bond lasts really depends on how well you take care of it. Keeping good oral hygiene habits like brushing twice a day, flossing, and seeing your dentist regularly will ensure your bond will last a long time.
 Cost estimates are specific to your situation, please call us at (951) 276-2222 for your specific Dental Bonding costs.