In order to get a treatment for a decayed, chipped, fractured or discolored tooth, you need to go to a bonding dentist in Prescott. Among the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic dental procedures, it consists of applying (bonding) a tooth-colored composite resin (plastic) to a tooth to change its size, shape, or color. Bonding can also be used to close spaces between teeth.
For the bonding to adhere to your tooth properly, your tooth must first be prepped. This process consists of etching the enamel to give it a rougher surface and help the resin bond to the tooth. Because this can cause some sensitivity, local anesthesia may be used. After etching, the tooth will be coated with a conditioning liquid. As the tooth is being prepped, the composite resin mixture will be prepared. A shade guide will be used to match the resin to your natural teeth color. Once the tooth is dry from the conditioning liquid, the resin is applied and carefully shaped. A special light is used to harden it. The bonding will then be trimmed and shaped to reach the desired shape. Finally, it will be polished to match the sheen of the surrounding teeth.
Your tooth may feel a little strange after being treated, but you’ll become accustomed to the bonding. The material used for bonding is not as strong as teeth enamel, and may not last as long as veneers, but you should be able to use them for up to a decade depending on the bite area and how you care for them.
Avoid biting nails and chewing ice or on pens. Tooth bonding does not respond to whitening treatments, so be sure to brush and floss regularly to keep your teeth looking bright.
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