Category: Cosmetic Dentistry

COSMETIC BONDING – GAP CLOSURE

December 6, 2017 7:11 pm

What is Cosmetic Bonding?   Cosmetic bonding is the where a tooth-coloured composite resin material is applied to the tooth to repair decay, chipped, fractured or discoulored teeth. Unlike veneers, bonding can be done in a single visit. The reason the procedure is called bonding is because the composite resin material bonds to the tooth. This procedure is becoming more and more popular to close gaps between the teeth.   How does it work?   Cosmetic bonding normally involves no preparation work, anesthetic is not used unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth. The dentist uses a shade guide to select the composite resin material colour that will best match the colour of your teeth. Once... View Article