Bonding, also known as composite bonding, is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can be used to repair chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth. Bonding can also be used to fill in gaps between teeth, protect the root of a tooth, or as an alternative to silver amalgam fillings. Bonding takes approximately 30 minutes to one hour in a single visit to our office.

The Bonding Procedure

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Fred Arnold begins by selecting a shade of composite resin (bonding material) that is closest to the shade of your teeth. Then, he very conservatively abrades the teeth and applies a liquid that helps the bonding material adhere to the teeth.

The composite resin is then applied to the teeth in layers, smoothed into the desired shape, and hardened with a high intensity light. After the resin has hardened, Dr. Arnold will make the final touches and polish the tooth until it resembles the other teeth. If more than one tooth is being repaired it may take several visits in order to achieve the desired results.

Cosmetic bonding is a very technique-sensitive procedure, so choosing an expert cosmetic dentist is important to the structural and the esthetic results. As you can see from our work, Dr. Arnold is very experienced in bonding teeth so artfully that it looks completely natural. If you have questions, please call us for a consultation to discuss your smile.

Cost of Bonding

The cost of bonding varies depending on the number of teeth that are repaired and the area of the country in which the procedure is performed.