We all dream of a chip, crack, and stain-free smile. Even the most minor defects can leave us feeling self-conscious about how our teeth look in the mirror and around others. This is how composite bonding can help.
In an era where patients look for the least invasive procedures and techniques to improve their appearance in various ways, composite bonding ticks all the boxes. Below, we explore why this treatment is a healthy way of restoring unsightly teeth and what makes it a viable alternative to treatment such as crowns and veneers.
What is composite bonding?
Composite bonding is also often referred to as dental or tooth bonding and involves affixing layers of tooth coloured resin to a tooth. Therefore improving its appearance.
Some of the cosmetic defects that composite bonding improve include:
- Chips and cracks
- Misshapen teeth
- Stained teeth
- Small gaps in between teeth
- Worn teeth
A minimally-invasive way to a healthier-looking smile
One of the most beneficial aspects of the composite bonding process is that compared to treatments such as crowns or veneers, composite bonding can be less intrusive, as it can preserves more of your natural tooth matter.
Why should I choose composite bonding?
The process allows us to gradually apply the layers of composite resin to the tooth, which delivers a highly accurate outcome.
When applied, the layered sheets of composite resin are an excellent match for tooth enamel and the natural translucency it possesses. Other reasons to choose composite resin in Sheffield at one80 Dental include:
It’s a speedy process: in the case of crowns and veneers, you can expect to attend at least two appointments, whilst composite bonding treatment can often be carried out in one visit to the dentist. Your appointment should not take longer than 1 hour, and there won’t be any side effects or discomfort during and after the treatment is complete.
Natural-looking results: one of the reasons composite bonding has become so popular over the past decade is the outstanding cosmetic results it delivers. A bonded tooth is indistinguishable from a real tooth, so no one you meet would know you’ve had the treatment.
Cost-effective: while it might not be as durable as treatments like veneers and crowns, composite bonding is a less costly alternative. You can expect the effects of composite bonding to last between 3-7 years, though this will depend on your lifestyle. For example, if you’ve had composite bonding to address staining and you regularly consume tooth-staining food and drink, the results will not last as long for patients who refrain from doing this.
Improve your confidence levels: even minor cosmetic flaws with teeth can leave us fixated on whether or not others will notice them when we smile. Unfortunately, this isn’t always healthy for our emotional well-being. Opting for treatment such as composite bonding can help you become more relaxed when showing off your smile and make you fall back in love with it again. We believe everyone deserves to feel this way about their smile.
What can I expect from the composite bonding process?
Appointment One
Examination of your teeth: the composite bonding process begins with a thorough examination of your teeth. Before any cosmetic dental treatment can take place, it’s essential that your teeth are in good health. Should we find you are suffering from tooth decay or gum disease, this will need to be addressed first.
Planning stages: we will consider your mouth as a whole and consider the most appropriate treatment for your needs. We spend time with you to understand your treatment objectives and expectations, for example we will look at how your teeth sit in your mouth, as well as their size, shade, and shape; or when addressing the shade of individual teeth that are stained, we plan accordingly to reverse this discolouration. Or, if you would like a uniform smile where all your teeth are even in length and shape, this is also something we can address with composite bonding at our dental practice in Sheffield.
Appointment Two
Preparing your tooth: your tooth is roughened to ensure the bonding materials will stay firmly in place.
Creating your new smile: the bonding resin can then be placed onto the tooth’s surface and shaped accordingly. A special light is used to harden the material in place, allowing it to set. Finally, the composite is polished to give a smooth finish.
A passion for quality
Over the years, we have forged a close working relationship with quality dental laboratories and highly skilled technicians who share the same level of commitment to delivering outstanding results for patients. All the restorations we create are completely bespoke and authentic in the context of the patient’s smile characteristics.
Before beginning your composite bonding treatment here in Sheffield, we spend time identifying the elements that make your smile unique to you. It’s this carefully planning that makes for a great end result.
If you are a current patient of one80 Dental, or you’ve just come across us for the first time and would like to learn more about us, please contact our friendly reception team, who can book you in for a consultation appointment. Look no further than one80 Dental for composite bonding treatment in Sheffield.
