Dental bonding is a process for adding and hardening a teeth-colored resin with a special light, effectively “bonding” the substance to the tooth to enhance the smile of a person. Bonding can restore chipped, or broken teeth, close gaps or holes, adjust the appearance of teeth or be used as a cosmetic alternative to silver amalgam fillings, among the simplest and least costly cosmetic dental procedures.
Advantages And Disadvantages
Advantages
Bonding is one of the simplest and least expensive cosmetic dental treatments. Other types of teeth covering are called veneers and crowns. These teeth coverings, however, must be created in a dental lab. To have these coverings applied to the teeth, the patient should proceed to the dentist’s office.
Disadvantages
While the component used in dental bonding is very stain-proof, both stains and crowns are not resistant. Another downside is the bonding agents that do not last long or are as solid as other techniques, such as crowns, veneers, or fillings to repair teeth. Bonding materials may also chip the tooth and tear it off.