{"id":5659,"date":"2022-03-27T11:59:55","date_gmt":"2022-03-27T15:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/?p=5659"},"modified":"2025-05-05T18:06:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:06:59","slug":"what-a-great-smile-dental-bonding-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/what-a-great-smile-dental-bonding-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"What a Great Smile! Dental Bonding for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dental bonding<\/span><\/a> is a versatile cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. It can repair damage, fill gaps, and improve the look and structure of teeth. Carolina Complete Dental wants all our patients to enjoy healthy, confident smiles, and if your child faces problems with chipped, misshapen or gapped teeth, your Goose Creek dentist may recommend bonding treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Dental bonding<\/a> is a treatment where a tooth-colored material is applied directly to the teeth\u2014a composite resin or modifiable ceramic\u2014that restores, rejuvenates, and improves teeth in appearance and function. This minimally invasive same-day dental solution is performed in-office, and rarely requires anesthesia unless it is being used to correct decay.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To assist the bonding composite in adhering to the tooth, Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams roughens the tooth surface and applies a conditioning liquid. Since bonding requires little preparation, the maximum amount of existing tooth structure can be preserved, and the composite resin strengthens and fuses itself to a child\u2019s natural tooth. Tooth-colored resin with a putty-like consistency is color-matched, applied, molded, and smoothed to the desired shape. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once this 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. The overall bonding process averages 30-60 minutes per tooth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Bonding a Good Solution for My Child?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every child\u2019s dental situation is different. If bonding is being considered purely for aesthetic purposes, you may want to consider factors like how long your child can comfortably sit still and whether the affected tooth will fall out on its own soon. Bonding is often used for pediatric patients in the following situations:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n