Improve Your Smile And Oral Health

If you are self-conscious about how your smile looks in Carmel Valley, Dr. Lindsay Bancroft provides quality dental care to restore your smile. At Carmel Valley Dental, we offer a wide variety of cosmetic dentistry options, including dental bonding. Bonding is a fast, affordable option for treating stained teeth, gaps in your smile, misshapen teeth, and more.

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Understanding The Basics

What Is Dental Bonding?

Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry treatment intended to cover up and treat a wide variety of flaws and imperfections with your smile. It can be used to treat tooth discoloration, gaps between teeth, misshapen or uneven teeth, minor teeth chips, and other such problems with your smile.‍

The process involves placing tooth-colored dental composite directly onto the surface of your tooth. This composite material is shaped and sculpted to improve the shape and appearance of your tooth. Your dentist will match the color of the composite perfectly to your tooth and will use her years of experience to provide you with a seamless result.

Dental bonding has some major advantages compared to other types of cosmetic dentistry, such as veneers. It does not involve removing any of your natural enamel, so the procedure is completely reversible if you change your mind in the future. This also means that dental bonding is not invasive since none of your tooth material has to be drilled away.

In addition to these benefits, dental bonding is typically a lot more affordable than treatments like dental veneers and offers immediate results in just a single appointment. For these reasons, bonding is a very popular treatment at our local dentist office in Carmel Valley. 

What Do I Do If I Chip A Tooth?

If you chip one of your teeth, you should contact Carmel Valley Dental for an emergency appointment right away. Even a minor chip can weaken your tooth quite a bit and leave it more susceptible to decay. A chipped tooth also may be very sharp and could cut your tongue, cheeks, and other oral tissues.‍

The treatment recommended for your tooth will depend on how deeply it’s chipped. If the chip is only cosmetic and does not reach below the first layer of your tooth (the enamel), it may be repaired with dental bonding, or a veneer may be recommended.

However, if the chip is very deep and large, you may need a dental crown instead. Crowns are designed to completely cover up your tooth after it’s been trimmed down and provide superior protection for damaged teeth.

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Expected Treatment Lifespan

Is Dental Bonding Permanent?

Dental bonding is not permanent and won’t last forever. However, it is a long-lasting treatment that will keep your smile looking great for years to come. You can expect your bonded tooth to last up to 10 years or longer with proper at-home oral hygiene and regular six-month dental visits to Carmel Valley Dental. If your bonding ever breaks or fails, it’s easy to replace! Your dentist will ensure your smile is back to its best in no time. Contact us today to schedule your next dental treatment. 

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