Dental bonding
Dental bonding in Miami
Tooth-colored resin, shaped by hand, for a small chip, a narrow gap or a worn edge — usually in a single visit.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Rodolfo Rodriguez, DMD · Updated
What bonding is
Bonding adds a thin layer of composite resin, matched to the color of your tooth, and sculpts it into shape. The resin is hardened with a light and polished. Little or none of the natural tooth needs to be removed.
What it is used for
- A small chip on a front tooth
- A narrow gap between two teeth
- An edge worn down or uneven
- A small area of discoloration on one tooth
Bonding or porcelain veneers
Bonding is a good fit for a small repair on one or two teeth. Resin is softer than porcelain: over the years it can stain, chip and lose its polish, and it needs touching up or replacing.
To change the shape, length or color of several teeth — the ones that show when you smile — porcelain veneers are the lasting choice. Porcelain holds its color and its polish, and ours are made with our in-house ceramist. Porcelain vs composite veneers compares the two.
The visit
The tooth surface is prepared, the resin is applied in layers and shaped, then hardened and polished. Many bonding visits need no anesthesia. If you plan to whiten, do it first: bonding keeps the color it is made in.
Caring for bonding
Brush and floss as usual and keep your regular cleanings. Coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco stain resin over time. Avoid biting nails, ice or pens, and wear a night guard if you grind your teeth.
FAQs
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Terms
- Composite resin
- A tooth-colored filling material that is shaped on the tooth and hardened with a light.
- Bonding
- Attaching composite resin to a tooth to repair or reshape it.
- Porcelain veneer
- A thin shell of porcelain, made outside the mouth and bonded to the front of a tooth.
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