Do you have some minor chips or cracks in your teeth? Are your teeth discolored or stained and can’t be whitened effectively? Do you have cavities at your gum line? I have found that when dental bonding is done properly, it can be a great solution for repairing and covering all kinds of cosmetic and restorative issues. I have even used it to effectively close gaps and lengthen short teeth for folks who don’t want porcelain veneers. Best of all, it can be completed in one office visit so you don’t have to wait for a laboratory to create your restoration.
The secret to beautiful and strong cosmetic dental bonding is in the new bonding materials and techniques. The newest resins are stronger and more stain resistant, and while they won’t resist stains and breakage as well as porcelain, these resins are pretty impressive.
I also use layering and shading techniques to make a much more translucent and naturally shaded tooth surface. To me, it is an artistic process, similar to sculpting, and I really enjoy the challenge of mimicking nature. I am a perfectionist so I don’t quit until it looks just right. Most patients tell me that they have a hard time distinguishing the teeth I have bonded from the surrounding natural teeth!
For more information about the benefits of dental bonding visit my website www.shirleycagledds.com or give me, Dr. Shirley Cagle, a call at 281.681.9442.
