Huntersville Cosmetic Bonding Services
At The Smile Architects in Huntersville, NC, our team offers cosmetic bonding to help refine and restore the look of your smile. Call 704-875-1621 to ask questions or set up a visit.
With cosmetic bonding, a tooth-colored composite material is applied to reshape and refine the look of a tooth.
The result can enhance the appearance of your smile while helping the tooth keep a natural look. During the bonding process, the composite material is built up in layers directly on the tooth’s surface.
How Bonding Can Help Your Smile
- Reshape a chipped tooth
- Improve the look of a cracked tooth
- Even out uneven tooth coloring
Why Patients May Choose Bonding Over Other Options
- It can cost less than some other cosmetic treatments
- Treatment appointments typically wrap up in under an hour
- Much of the natural tooth structure can typically be kept intact
Cosmetic Bonding Questions Our Huntersville Patients Often Ask
What Does Cosmetic Bonding Involve?
Cosmetic bonding is a dental procedure in which a composite resin is applied directly onto the surface of one or more teeth to fill in chips, cracks, or gaps and to help mask discoloration. The resin shade is matched to your surrounding teeth and then shaped by your dentist so the result can blend in naturally.
How Long Can Cosmetic Bonding Be Expected to Last?
How long bonding lasts can vary depending on factors such as your oral habits, the location of the bonded tooth, and your bite. In many cases, bonding may last around 5 years on average, and in some circumstances it can last up to a decade.
Can Bonding Cause Damage to Your Teeth?
Bonding is generally not considered harmful to your teeth. Your existing tooth structure typically remains intact, and in some cases the added composite layer may even provide extra protection for the tooth.
Is Tooth Bonding a Costly Treatment?
Compared to dental veneers, bonding is typically a more budget-friendly option. The overall cost can depend on how much bonding work is needed.
Will Tooth Bonding Look Natural?
When bonding is done by an experienced cosmetic dentist, it can look very natural in many cases and typically blends in well with the surrounding teeth.
Can Composite Bonding Help Whiten Your Smile?
Composite bonding can help a tooth appear whiter in many cases. For a tooth that is significantly discolored or a “dead” tooth that hasn’t responded to traditional whitening treatments, bonding can be one option to help the tooth appear brighter and enhance your smile.