A cosmetic dentist’s toolkit is filled with handy tools for fixing most types of cosmetic tooth issues. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have drawn a lot of attention. In today’s post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment that has been used successfully for decades. We’re talking about dental bonding.
The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is strong and natural looking. It is applied to the teeth while soft and putty-like, and then hardened (or cured) with a special light. The material bonds with the tooth and can then be shaped and polished.
Dentists use bonding to repair tooth problems caused by decay, chips, or cracks. Large spaces between healthy teeth can be filled with bonding material, and bonding can safeguard tooth roots if the gums have regressed.
Discolored teeth can also be lightened with bonding. Since bonding material is easily molded, teeth can be lengthened or re-shaped to more beautiful proportions. Bonding is ordinarily used as part of a total smile redesign.
I’m Dr. Stephen Malfair, of Love Your Smile – Dr. Stephen Malfair in Kelowna. My practice offers sedation dentistry, porcelain veneers, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and dental implants.
If you live in the Kelowna area and are seeking quality dental care or have cosmetic dentistry questions, please call my office at 250-860-8900.
Contact Love Your Smile – Dr. Stephen Malfair: 250-860-8900
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301-1890 Cooper Rd
Kelowna, British Columbia
V1Y 8B7
