Do you have a chipped or broken tooth that has been getting you down lately? Sounds like you could benefit from cosmetic bonding in Eugene. This simple, affordable procedure can restore your chipped, broken, gapped, or even discolored teeth to their former glory. Dr. Sutter is more than qualified to use cosmetic bonding, also known as dental bonding, to make your smile look good as new. Contact us to learn more and see if cosmetic dental bonding in Eugene, OR is right for you.
Why Choose For Beautiful Smiles for Cosmetic Dental Bonding?
Dental Treatment That Can Be Completed
in About an Hour
Applied by Expert Dentist with Decades of Cosmetic Dentistry Experience
Fast & Affordable Alternative to Veneers/Lumineers
What Is Cosmetic Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is a procedure wherein your cosmetic dentist in Eugene adds a composite resin (a mixture of glass and plastic) to your teeth to fix minor imperfections. First, Dr. Sutter will apply the resin to your teeth. Then, he will use the material to sculpt the tooth into the desired shape. Finally, a special curing light is used to harden the material into place.
The treatment is called “bonding” because the material is actually bonded to the surface of your tooth. Additionally, it can be custom shaded to match the color of your existing enamel, so no one even has to know that you got dental work done!
Advantages of Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Cosmetic bonding in Eugene comes with a variety of benefits, including the following:
Low cost: Compared to other cosmetic options like porcelain veneers, bonding is relatively cheap.
Fast: Bonding can be done in only one appointment and usually takes 30 to 60 minutes per tooth.
Easy: The procedure is quite easy and comfortable. Unless your bonding is used to treat a cavity, no local anesthetic is required.
Conservative: Dental bonding requires much less removal of the enamel than other options like crowns or veneers, allowing you to keep more of your natural tooth structure.
Candidates for Dental Bonding
Dental bonding may be ideal to do the following:
Cover stains or discoloration
Reshape a tooth
Repair a small crack or chip
Fill a small gap
Make a smaller tooth look bigger
Fill a cavity
Maintenance of Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Unfortunately, bonding can become stained more easily than other forms of cosmetic dentistry like veneers or crowns. This means that adequate maintenance is required to keep your bonded teeth looking natural for years to come. That involves following these tips:
Avoid, or at least seriously limit your consumption of red wine, tea, and coffee.
If you are a smoker, try quitting. Tobacco can discolor the bonding material. If you’re having trouble kicking the habit, let Dr. Sutter know. He has access to resources to help you.
Don’t chew on hard objects like ice, fingernails, or pencils. This habit can make your bonding chip.
If you notice any sharp edges on the bonded tooth, call Dr. Sutter as soon as possible.
