Bonding

Better Smiles Dental

Whether you’re after preventative dental care, restorative treatments, or cosmetic treatments, Better Smiles Dental Care can provide for your dental needs using modern technology and a personal touch. One of these cosmetic treatments is dental bonding. Portsmouth NH residents can find out more about whether the dental bonding procedure is right for them by making an appointment with their dentist.

Dental Bonding Services

Dental bonding is one of the most accessible cosmetic dental services, as it is inexpensive and typically involves a simple procedure. It can be used to repair chipped teeth, to change the shape or length of teeth, or as a type of filling. Typically, these changes are fairly minor, but they can have a huge impact on your smile.

The Average Experience of the Procedure

In this procedure, a tooth-colored resin is applied to the teeth and hardened, or cured, with a special light. Your dentist will select a resin color that matches your natural tooth color. Because it is normally applied to the outside of your tooth, the bonding process is generally a quick and painless procedure. Once the resin has hardened, it will be trimmed, reshaped, then polished to match the rest of your teeth. The whole process typically takes between thirty minutes to an hour to complete.

The resin material may chip, so it may not be appropriate for certain teeth. Depending on how well you look after your teeth, it can last from three to ten years before it needs touching up or replacing. Make an appointment with your dentist if you encounter any issues, and arrange regular checkups.

If you are interested in a consultation or would like to ask us questions about your dental health, please get in touch with us here! Or, if you would like to know more about our other procedures, you can browse our services page here.