Ultimately, most things wear down. Even if you never left home, chances are your teeth would pick up a few nicks, or at least a few stains, eventually. For patients in Liverpool who need less a ‘repair’ and more ‘a little spruce up’ dentally, there is cosmetic bonding. In essence, cosmetic bonding is simply the application of a composite paste-like material to the teeth, and it can fix a multitude of minor complaints: Damaged or discoloured teeth can be colour-matched to those surrounding them and cracks, gaps and even small cavities can be filled in.
The procedure
On the whole, cosmetic bonding procedures will only require a single trip to the dentist’s and most won’t even require an anaesthetic. Following either the application or avoidance of an anaesthetic, the tooth where the composite is to be applied will be thoroughly cleaned (as the composite requires a clean surface with which to bond). The dentist will find the perfect shade of composite material to match the rest of your teeth and will then etch the surface of the tooth, which will help the composite to bond with the tooth. The composite is then applied to the tooth and the tooth’s surface is exposed to a bonding light, which will harden the composite. This process is often repeated forming several small layers, until the perfect shape and effect has been reached. The dentist will then add a few finishing touches to help shape the tooth.
Finale
The cosmetic material isn’t as strong as other materials, such as porcelain, but it is a more cost effective option and can be very successful if you only have one or two teeth that require correcting. Cosmetic bonding is also very easy to replace if you need extra work, but making use of a good oral hygiene routine and refraining from using your teeth for unnecessary and potentially damaging tasks, such as opening cans or packaging, will help maintain your cosmetic bonding treatment.
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