What is it? Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-
colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied
and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the
material to the tooth to restore or improve person's smile. For
What Conditions Is Dental Bonding Considered? Dental bonding is
an option that can be considered: - To repair decayed teeth
(composite resins are used to fill cavities) - To repair chipped
or cracked teeth - To improve the appearance of discolored teeth
- To close spaces between teeth - To make teeth look longer - To
change the shape of teeth - As a cosmetic alternative to amalgam
fillings - To protect a portion of the tooth's root that has
been exposed when gums recede What Are the Advantages and
Disadvantages of Dental Bonding? Advantages: Bonding is among
the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic dental procedures.
Unlike veneers and crowns, which are customized tooth coverings
that must be manufactured in a laboratory, bonding usually can
be done in one offi