If you’re looking for a safe, minimally-invasive, and cost-effective cosmetic solution to repair minor tooth imperfections, you’ll be pleased to learn that direct bonding might be the right option for you. Requiring only one visit to complete, the color-matched, composite resin used is easily shaped and sculpted directly onto the surface of your tooth, blending in seamlessly and creating a pleasing aesthetic. Read on to discover how cosmetic dental treatments like direct bonding can give you the smile you desire quickly and more affordably.
Direct Bonding Can Protect Your Tooth Roots
Living with receding gums? Unfortunately, this oral health problem cannot be reversed, but it can be treated using a variety of options. But before you consider a gum graft, you may want to talk to your dentist about using direct bonding. This malleable substance can be placed over the exposed tooth root, effectively covering the visible and highly sensitive area, allowing you to enjoy a new and improved smile that is better protected and pain-free.
Direct Bonding Can Change the Shape of Your Tooth
Don’t like that your teeth appear “short” or “stubby?” You’re not alone. Fortunately, with direct bonding, your cosmetic dentist can shape and sculpt the resin in such a way that your teeth will appear elongated and more aesthetically pleasing. As a result, you will feel more confident when smiling around others or for that company photo next week.
Direct Bonding Can Close Gaps
When you were younger, the gap between your teeth may have been “adorable.” However, now that you’re an adult, it’s time to ditch the extra space and embrace a more complete and uniform smile, right? With the composite resin used for direct bonding, your dentist can carefully fill in the space between your teeth, creating a natural look that makes it impossible for others to detect.
Direct Bonding Can Repair Chipped Teeth
Chips and cracks happen as you age. Normal wear and tear over the years can lead to minor cracks, fractures, and breaks that require treatment if you want to avoid more timely and costly dental procedures. By opting for direct bonding instead of a dental crown, you can quickly address the problem in one visit instead of scheduling multiple appointments to repair your smile. Your dentist can quickly place the resin and sculpt it directly onto the tooth enamel, hiding any chips or cracks and giving you a smile you can feel good about.
Don’t dismiss the possibilities of direct bonding. Although considerably more affordable and quicker to complete, it can deliver outstanding results that can last a decade or longer.
About the Author
At Meadowbrook Dentistry, Dr. Miguel A. Casañas Jr. creates beautiful, lasting smiles using a variety of cosmetic dental treatments. If you are tired of the minor smile imperfections keeping you from enjoying time with family, friends, and colleagues, you may want to consider direct bonding and its ability to quickly cover minor flaws affordably. As an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he strives to provide the highest level of treatment while producing outstanding, long-lasting results. If you need assistance improving your smile, visit his website or give his office a call at (516) 346-5655.