Restoring Chipped Teeth

Bonding has recently grown in popularity as a solution for the repair of a cracked, decayed, chipped or otherwise cosmetically unattractive tooth. With the direct bonding technique, the bonding resin material is painted on the natural tooth to fill, cover and protect the flawed area.

What is bonding?

In dentistry, "bonding" describes the linking of dental material to a natural tooth. Today, virtually every dental procedure involves some form of bonding. In particular, many of today's dentists have an affinity for using the bonding process to correct a defect and make a tooth glimmer.

What are the benefits?

Bonding can be painless and non-invasive. It is accomplished in one visit to the dentist - no mold-taking, no "temporary," no lab-fabrication. Bonding can also serve as a solution for chips, gaps between the teeth, staining, splotches from wearing braces, crookedness or even misshapen teeth. Plus, it's relatively inexpensive.