A chipped tooth can be unsightly, embarrassing and it may even prevent you from chewing food comfortably. For minor tooth damage, such as cracks and chips, there is an affordable and quick solution available from your local dentist. You don't have to settle with having a chipped tooth forever. A quick trip to Bertagnolli Dental practice and your smile can be fully restored.
A chipped tooth can be the result of a sports accident, an unusually hard piece of food, or a tooth grinding habit. Most of the time, a chipped tooth will not cause pain or impede normal eating. If near the front of your mouth it can ruin your smile, and many people find a jagged new edge on their tooth to be uncomfortable. Fortunately, tooth bonding with a composite resin can easily be used to fix the appearance and feel of a chipped tooth.
The composite resin used to repair the tooth is made from a combination of translucent plastic and glass. It can be made in different shades to match perfectly with the exact color of your tooth. Tooth bonding involves applying this resin to the affected area of a tooth, molding it into the desired shape, and curing it with a special light. This is a great solution for chips, minor cracks, and unsightly gaps between your teeth. Tooth bonding is only used on cosmetic issues, it is not a solution for serious structural damage to your teeth.
One of the advantages of tooth bonding is that it can be done quickly. Unlike crowns or bridges, there is no lab work or molds to be made. One visit to your dentist's office is all you need. It is one of the least invasive procedures, as the resin is bonded directly to the existing surface of the tooth, so there is no need for drilling. The simple procedure is an affordable solution to most cosmetic issues.
One disadvantage to tooth bonding is that it does not last forever. Usually, the composite resin can be expected to endure up to 10 years of normal use. If you grind your teeth, it can significantly shorten the lifespan of the resin. This can be a great option for teenagers who need a temporary cosmetic fix before their teeth have fully developed. The procedure is completely reversible and can easily be removed if you elect to get a more permanent fix later.
Tooth bonding with composite resin makes it easy to fix cosmetic tooth issues without any fuss. You don’t have to settle with having a chipped tooth when there is a cheap, long-lasting treatment available from your dentist. The composite resin looks much better than traditional fillers like silver amalgam, and it is perfectly safe. After a tooth bonding procedure, you will quickly forget you ever had a chipped tooth in the first place! To schedule an appointment for tooth bonding at Bertagnolli Dental practice, simply contact us through our website or call us today.