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Whether you\u2019ve never been thrilled with your smile, or it lacks the luster it once had, <\/span>dental bonding<\/span><\/a> is a multipurpose cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. Bonding has the capability to fill gaps, correct damage, and refurbish the overall structure and look of your teeth. Carolina Complete Dental wants every patient to feel good about their smile, but if you feel less than confident in yours, we may recommend a simple and affordable treatment called dental bonding.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is the Bonding Procedure?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are two different types of dental bonding: <\/span>direct composite bonding<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>adhesive bonding.<\/span><\/i> Adhesive<\/span><\/i> bonding attaches a separate restoration to a tooth, so that type of bonding is used for veneers, crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays<\/a>. This article will focus on <\/span>direct composite<\/span><\/i> bonding, which is its own minimally invasive smile makeover procedure\u2014and the one most people think of when they hear the terms \u201cbonding\u201d or \u201cdental bonding.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental bonding<\/a> is a noninvasive treatment where tooth-colored material\u2014either composite resin or a modifiable ceramic\u2014is applied directly to the teeth. Once complete, the bonding procedure restores and rejuvenates the teeth, both in appearance and in structure. Unless bonding is being used to correct decay, the procedure rarely requires anesthesia and can be performed in a single dental appointment!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before bonding itself can begin, the tooth surface is abraded and treated with a conditioning liquid, which facilitates the adherence of the bonding material to the tooth. Since preparation to bond teeth is not very extensive, the bulk of existing natural tooth structure can be saved\u2014and the bonding resin can fuse itself to the natural tooth, strengthening it in the process. Bonding resin has a consistency that resembles putty and is color-matched to natural teeth before being applied, molded, and smoothed to the preferred shape.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once bonding resin has been applied and the desired effect has been achieved, an ultraviolet (UV) light or laser is used to harden the material. Once the bond has hardened, it is trimmed, shaped, and polished to match the rest of the tooth\u2019s natural sheen and shape. The overall bonding process averages 30 minutes per tooth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is Bonding a Good Solution?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every dental situation is different, but here are some situations where bonding may be recommended:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n