What You Should Know about Dental Bonding
If you have minor dental issues that need to be resolved — such as small cracks, permanent stains or misshaped teeth, to name just a few – dental bonding is a simple, fast procedure that can resolve those issues instantly. The bonding material is quite strong and durable, so it protects your teeth from further damage. In fact, dental bonding typically lasts between 4 and 7 years before it needs to be reapplied. And the results are simply amazing. Thanks to dental bonding, you can enjoy a truly beautiful smile and better oral health!
Bonding can also be helpful for people who are cavity-prone. The bonding material covers smooths out the surface of each tooth, and that reduces the number of areas where bacteria can collect – bacteria that could eventually lead to tooth decay.
Dr. Loveless would like to remind his patients that as strong as dental bonding material is, patients should still take some precautions after their teeth have been bonded. You should avoid foods that are sticky or too hard since they can damage the bonding, and you should also avoid foods that stain teeth since the bonding material can be stained in much the same way that your natural teeth.