Sacramento Area Tooth and Dental Bonding

Accidents can happen that lead to slight damage to a tooth. You may trip and hurt your mouth, for instance, or maybe while playing sports you may collide with another player or have some other mishap occur. Sometimes a fragment of bone, a corn kernel, or another hard food item may damage a tooth while you’re chewing. Tooth bonding at our Sacramento area cosmetic dentistry office may be the answer for fixing this dental damage.

What is Tooth Bonding?

Tooth bonding refers to the use of special composite resins in order to rebuild part of a tooth’s missing structure. The dental resins used for tooth bonding are quite durable. In addition, these composite dental resins are color matched to your teeth so that they are virtually undetectable.

What Dental Problems Can Tooth Bonding Address?

Tooth bonding is best suited to deal with minor chips and cracks on a tooth that are cosmetic in nature and do not compromise the overall structure of a tooth. Cases of minor tooth discoloration or tooth stains can also be fixed through tooth bonding. For tooth damage along the biting surfaces of the teeth, composite bonding resins can be used to form inlays and onlays.

What is the Tooth Bonding Process?

The tooth bonding process is relatively simple and involves no pain or discomfort. A dental resin is selected that most closely resembles the natural color of the tooth to be treated. The tooth is then prepared for the tooth bonding material, which means making the surface a bit rough in order for the resin to adhere more effectively. The composite resin is then applied and then smoothed down and shaped to seamlessly blend with the existing tooth. A special high-intensity light is then used to dry and harden the composite bonding material.

Is Tooth Bonding Right for Me?

The best way to find out if tooth boding is right for you is to visit our Sacramento area cosmetic dentistry office for a consultation with Dr. Randy Davey. During your consultation, Dr. Davey will determine if tooth boding or another cosmetic dentistry option such as porcelain veneers or dental crowns will be best to address your needs. If you think that the cost of tooth bonding will pose a financial burden, we’ll be happy to go over various financing options and payment plans for tooth bonding.

Schedule a Consultation for Sacramento Area Tooth Bonding

To find out if tooth bonding is right for you, it’s important that you visit us at Davey Dental Care for a full consultation. We’ll be able to answer your questions in full detail and address any concerns that you may have. To schedule an appointment, contact our Sacramento area cosmetic dentistry office today.