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Dental Bonding
New York, New York
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cosmetic dental bonding, an enamel-like material is applied, hardened and sculpted
to close spaces between teeth, cover flaws, or improve the color or shape of teeth.
Composite tooth bonding is a cosmetic dentistry technique that can work wonders
for your smile. Using materials that match the shade, translucency and texture
of your teeth, gaps between the teeth can be closed, spots, chips, and discolorations
can be eliminated, and your self-confidence can be enhanced through the improved
appearance of your smile.
How is a tooth bonded?
Tooth bonding is usually a one-visit procedure. The tooth is prepared by lightly
roughening the area to be repaired, which usually doesn't require anesthetic.
The surface of the tooth is then etched with a gel, and a treatment of bonding
primers and resins is applied to the tooth. Dental composites are made to a paste-like
consistency so that they can be sculpted to the proper shape and applied. They
contain various pigments that are matched to your tooth color, and they come in
varying degrees of translucency. This composite is applied to your tooth, sometimes
in several layers in order to duplicate the depth of color that occurs in a natural
tooth. A high-intensity curing light is then used to harden it. With the latest
dental technology, we can mimic the color details and translucency of your tooth
for a natural, healthy appearance.
How long will tooth bonding last?
The technology of composite tooth bonding materials is wonderful as far as the
beauty that it can bring to your teeth. There are some limitations to the materials
of which you need to be aware. How long bonding lasts depends on many factors
that are unique to the individual. Many people will go for ten or fifteen years
and have the bonding look as good as the day it was put in. Some people will get
staining on the margins of the bonding after one or two years and will need some
touch-up work. If you take care of it well, it would be unusual to ever have to
replace it, but some touch-up work would be normal after three to five years.
Under normal mouth conditions and if used as recommended, the tooth bonding
work will not darken or discolor with age. If improper professional cleaning does
not damage the bonding, it should not stain any more than your natural teeth.
In most cases, it is also durable enough to withstand the stresses of ordinary
mouth function.
If you have extensive bonding work, we recommend frequent professional maintenance.
Having your teeth cleaned two to four times per year by a hygienist skilled in
bonding maintenance can help protect your bonding and make it look better and
last longer. Maintain your bonded teeth by brushing and flossing faithfully. Try
to avoid sweets or starchy foods between meals. Bonding holds up much better when
it is clean. Be careful to choose gentle cleaning tools - Harsh toothpastes will
dull the shine on bonding and make it more susceptible to stain. Hard toothbrushes
will also damage bonding. If you have minor flaws in one or many teeth, you should
consider dental bonding as a quick and economical way to improve your appearance.
If you are considering dental bonding in New York, please call or e-mail
us today to schedule your initial consultation.
(212) 206-8824
(646) 837-6669
Contact Us
693 Fifth Avenue
14th Floor, New York, NY 10022
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