Dental bonding

Bonding is a conservative way to repair slightly chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth. During dental bonding, a white filling is placed onto your tooth to improve its appearance. The filling “bonds” with your teeth, and because it comes in a variety of tooth-colored shades, it closely matches the appearance of your natural teeth.

Tooth bonding can also be used for teeth fillings instead of amalgam fillings. Many patients prefer bonded fillings because the white color is much less noticeable than the silver amalgam fillings. Bonding fillings can be used on front and back teeth depending on the location and extent of tooth decay.

Bonding is less expensive than other cosmetic treatments and usually can be completed in one visit to our office. However, bonding can stain and is easier to break than other cosmetic treatments such as porcelain veneers. If it does break or chip, tell your doctor. The bonding generally can be easily patched or repaired in one visit.

Common Questions

How long does dental bonding last?

Bonding typically lasts three to seven years. It can chip or stain more easily than porcelain veneers, but it is quick to repair, usually in a single visit.

Is bonding done in one visit?

Yes. Most bonding is completed in one appointment, often in under an hour, with no lab work and usually no anesthetic.

Bonding or veneers?

Bonding is less expensive and more conservative, so it is great for small chips and gaps. Veneers cost more but resist stains and last longer, which suits bigger cosmetic changes. We will tell you which one your situation actually calls for.

Common Questions

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