Repair Chips, Discoloration, and Small Imperfections
Sometimes a small change can make a meaningful difference in the way a smile looks. Cosmetic dental bonding is a conservative treatment that can repair small chips or worn areas, improve tooth shape, close certain small spaces, and address some types of discoloration.
Because bonding uses tooth-colored composite resin applied directly to the tooth, it can often make these improvements while preserving natural tooth structure.
How Does Dental Bonding Work?
Your dentist selects a shade that complements your natural teeth, then carefully shapes and polishes the composite material to create a comfortable, natural-looking result. Treatment can often be completed in a single visit.
Why Consider Dental Bonding?
- Repair a small chip or worn area
- Improve the shape of a tooth
- Close certain small gaps
- Improve the appearance of some discoloration
- Make a conservative cosmetic change to an individual tooth
What to Keep in Mind
Bonding is durable, but it can eventually wear, chip, or stain. Biting hard objects or ice can increase the chance of damage, and bonding material and natural enamel may change color differently over time.
Bonding, Veneers, or Another Option?
Bonding generally requires less alteration of natural tooth structure and can often be completed in one visit. Porcelain veneers may be more appropriate for more extensive cosmetic changes. In other situations, whitening, a crown, or another restoration may make more sense.
A Conservative Approach to Cosmetic Dentistry
We’ll listen to what you’d like to improve, explain what bonding can and cannot accomplish, and discuss the reasonable alternatives. The goal is treatment that makes sense for your smile, dental health, and priorities.
Ready to Explore Dental Bonding?
Call Princeton Dental Group at (609) 924-0796 or schedule an appointment.