Cosmetic Dental Bonding

Cosmetic dental bonding is a quick and minimally-invasive procedure designed to elevate the aesthetics of a patient’s smile and repair minor dental damage with long-lasting and natural-looking results. Our Lexington  cosmetic dentist, Dr. Jenny Miller, has extensive experience helping patients achieve their smile goals with dental bonding. 

• What Is Dental Bonding?
• Dental Bonding Benefits
• Dental Bonding Procedure

What Is Cosmetic Dental Bonding?

Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure where a tooth-colored resin material is applied and hardened with a special light, bonding it to the tooth to improve its appearance and provide structural support. This technique is commonly used to repair chipped or discolored teeth, close gaps, or reshape teeth. The dental bonding process is relatively quick and minimally invasive, making it a popular option for enhancing the aesthetics of one’s smile.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Bonding?

Cosmetic dental bonding can offer a number of benefits to patients, including:

• A quick and minimally invasive procedure
• Improvement to the appearance of chipped or discolored teeth
• Effective for closing gaps and reshaping teeth
• Additional support for teeth with damaged or weak enamel
• Tooth-colored resin matches the shade and opacity of natural teeth
• Cost-effective when compared to alternatives like porcelain veneers
• Requires minimal enamel removal
• Can often be completed in a single dental visit

How Is the Dental Bonding Procedure Performed?

Dental bonding is generally a painless and straightforward cosmetic procedure, and the entire process can typically be completed in a single office visit. Dr. Miller begins by selecting a resin material that matches the patient’s natural tooth color for optimal aesthetic results. The targeted tooth or teeth are then prepared to ensure the resin can properly bond and adhere to the tooth surface. Once the resin is applied, Dr. Miller artfully molds and shapes it over the tooth surface to achieve the desired appearance, addressing issues like chips, discoloration, or gaps. A special light is used to harden and bond the material to the tooth. Once set, Dr. Miller further shapes and polishes the bonded area for a beautiful, seamless result.

Interested in cosmetic dental bonding? Contact us today to learn more about the procedure or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Miller.