Dental Bonding

It’s normal to have small imperfections with your teeth. While there are treatments for bigger issues like decaying or damaged teeth, sometimes you only need small adjustments to improve your smile. Dental bonding is a straightforward, minimally invasive treatment that treats issues like chips and misshapen teeth. 

If you want to improve the appearance of your teeth, Dr. Thomas J. DeStefano offers dental bonding in Pittsford, New York. DeStefano Dentistry uses this cosmetic treatment to correct small flaws in your teeth for a more uniform and aesthetically pleasing smile. 

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What Is Dental Bonding?

Dental bonding is used to sculpt the shape of your teeth. A special composite resin is first applied to the structure of a tooth by our dentist. This flexible material is tooth-colored to match your natural teeth, or you can select a brighter shade if you want a whitened look. 

Once adhered to the tooth, our dentist and team shape and mold the resin to correct flaws or imperfections. After the resin hardens and bonds to the tooth, we will trim and polish its surface to give it the most pleasing shape and appearance.

Dental bonding is able to correct:

  • Chipped Teeth
  • Gapped Teeth
  • Uneven Lines
  • Sharp Edges

This easy cosmetic treatment typically takes one dental appointment to complete and usually requires no preparation beforehand, which helps make your visit quick and convenient. As a conventional cosmetic option, dental bonding is an excellent way to achieve a bright and refreshed smile.

Advantages of Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a good option if you want to improve the aesthetics of your smile. Some of the specific benefits of dental bonding treatment include:

Dental bonding is a very affordable cosmetic dentistry treatment. It’s a good option if you want to save money but still want to enhance your smile.

The dental bonding process is painless and straightforward. In most cases, you don’t need anesthesia. The bonding material is added to your tooth, so your dentist doesn’t have to remove enamel.

You’ll leave our office with an improved smile after a short visit. It usually only takes around 15–30 minutes to complete the process.

While dental bonding material doesn’t last forever in your mouth, it tends to last around five to seven years. So, you can see long-lasting results without spending a lot of time or money.

Loving your smile can improve your self-confidence, which can help you feel better in all areas of your life. Learn more about who is a good candidate for dental bonding.

Who Can Benefit From Dental Bonding Treatment?

Dental bonding treatment is best for patients with minor or surface-level tooth imperfections. If you have moderate or severe problems, such as large cracks, chips, or discoloration, you’ll want to consider other cosmetic or restorative dentistry treatments.

Dr. DeStefano is an experienced cosmetic dentist who offers comprehensive services. He also provides general and preventive dentistry. So, if dental bonding isn’t right to enhance our smile, consider one of our other treatments:

  • Dental Veneers: Porcelain veneers attach to your teeth with a bonding material. They are like tooth-colored shells. Veneers cover up multiple imperfections to create a uniform smile and are a good option if you have many cosmetic issues with your smile. 
  • Teeth Whitening: If your main cosmetic dentistry issue is stains or discoloration, teeth whitening is an effective, pain-free way to improve your smile. With professional teeth whitening, you can see fast results. We offer both in-office and take-home teeth whitening. 
  • Dental Crowns: Dental crowns fit over your natural tooth like a cap. A dental crown helps restore the look and function of your tooth. So, they are a good option if you have a large crack or tooth decay.

Wondering if dental bonding or other cosmetic dentistry treatments can improve your smile? Dr. DeStefano and the team are happy to help. You can give us a call to learn more or to set up an appointment.

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Do you want to enhance your smile but don’t need extensive changes? Dental bonding is an excellent way to give your teeth an upgrade when you have minor imperfections. With the help of Dr. DeStefano, you’ll love the refresh this cosmetic dentistry treatment provides! 

We invite you to learn more about this service and discover if dental bonding is right for you and your smile. Contact our team today to schedule a visit with our dentist and let us help you gain the smile you have always wanted.

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