Chips, cracks, and other dental imperfections may seem like the end of your smile. Just a single tooth that suffers from these issues can drastically alter your smile’s appearance. The good news is that you do not need to worry! As offered by Dr. David Cannon and the team at Cannon Dental, composite bonding has been used to a great effect in correcting smiles. If you are looking for a fast, effective, and affordable solution, look no further than composite bonding. Dr. Cannon blends skill and artistry in restoring smiles for patients in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.
What is Composite Bonding?
Composite bonding is a procedure during which your dentist will utilize a composite resin that is matched to your tooth’s natural shade so that it can be applied to the tooth to fix a number of dental health issues. Composite bonding is non-invasive and pain-free. There is no need for any form of anesthetic, and there is no drilling required. The composite resin is applied to the tooth, sculpted so that the tooth looks natural, and then the resin is hardened so that it remains in place. Composite bonding is a wonderful alternative to crowns and veneers, as long as the tooth is not damaged badly. What follows are some situations where composite bonding will be effective.
Crooked Teeth
Composite bonding can help with the appearance of slightly crooked teeth. Using composite resin in the right places, your dentist provides their artistic touch by molding the resin to hide slightly crooked or misaligned teeth. Please keep in mind this is only possible with teeth that have minor positioning issues.
Closing Gaps
Composite bonding is a great solution for closing gaps between teeth. If you have a small gap between a single tooth or multiple teeth, bonding can provide excellent results. Composite resin is placed over the teeth on either side of the gap and crafted to eliminate the gap. This works best for minor gaps. Larger gaps may need orthodontic treatment.
These are just a couple of situations where pain-free composite bonding can work wonders. If you are interested in learning more about composite bonding and if it can help your dental situation, please reach out to the team at Cannon Dental. To schedule an appointment with Dr. David Cannon, please call (801) 406-9985 today!
