Your smile allows you to showcase your happiness and light up the room. However, cosmetic dental issues can make you self-conscious and cause you to hide your teeth. Dental bonding could be the solution if you are struggling with dental damage or blemishes.
At Dental Care of Rosewood, our dental bonding is an effective, affordable, and non-invasive solution for a more confident smile. Call us at 803-810-1416 or stop by our office at 2811 Rosewood Dr., Suite B, Columbia, SC 29205 to schedule your appointment.
What Is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure we use to give you a better and brighter smile. Your dentist will use a composite resin material, much like a dental filling, and match the color to the rest of your natural teeth. Once your dentist applies the bonding material, they will harden it with ultraviolet light and shape it to resemble a natural tooth.
The dental teeth bonding procedure is quick, painless, and able to address several different cosmetic concerns, including:
- Chipped teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Decayed tooth
- Discoloration and stains
- Exposed roots
- Gaps between teeth
Benefits of Dental Bonding
Appearance
As a cosmetic procedure, the main benefit of dental bonding is the resulting improvement in appearance. Patients who struggle with various issues choose dental bonding because it gives them more confidence to boast a complete and attractive smile.
Strength
Dental bonding can also improve the strength of a tooth. If you have a tooth that is chipped or cracked, it has a higher risk of incurring more damage or an infection. By restoring the shape of the tooth, dental bonding can also increase its strength.
Speed
Unlike some other dental procedures, dental bonding doesn’t require several extensive visits to the dental clinic. In fact, most patients complete their dental bonding procedure after just one treatment. This is especially beneficial for patients who damage a tooth and want to restore it before going out in public, attending an important meeting, or doing anything else where their tooth is visible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Bonding
What Is the Difference Between Bonding and Veneers?
Bonding is a procedure we use for cosmetic purposes and not to restore the function of your teeth. Veneers, on the other hand, do address function and involve a more extensive process with custom-made glass ceramics. We design veneers to both look and feel like natural teeth, allowing patients to talk, eat, and chew as they normally would.
How Long Does Dental Bonding Last?
Dental bonding is not a permanent procedure. However, with proper care and maintenance following the procedure, it can last five years or longer.
Does the Teeth Bonding Procedure Hurt?
Bonding is typically a painless procedure that requires no sedation or numbing. Your dentist may use sharp edges to remove some enamel, but it should cause little to no discomfort.
Call Dental Care of Rosewood Today
If you think dental bonding is your solution to a brighter, more confident smile, call Dental Care of Rosewood today. You can schedule a consultation over the phone at 803-810-1416 or in person at our clinic in Columbia.