Composite Bonding for filling Fractures, Gaps between your Teeth

Composite bonding is also called dental bonding or tooth bonding. This dental procedure offers a solution for minor teeth damages and gaps in the teeth. Emergency composite bonding is usually unavailable on public health services since it is a cosmetic treatment, but it is available in private dental practices.

Bonding is suitable for filling fractures, gaps between the teeth and fractures, or fixing discolouration. For composite bonding, the dentist will attach a composite resin to the tooth and shape it to restore its appearance and make it look like the natural teeth.

Composite Bonding Benefits

You can carry out composite bonding in one visit. It is an effective and fast way to correct minor cosmetic issues. The dentist will harden the composite material using UV light, making it possible to bite down comfortably, without discomfort. Composite bonding is a non-invasive procedure, unlike veneers and crowns, which permanently removes part of the tooth. Before the dentist applies the composite material, they will roughen the teeth to allow the composite resin to bond properly to the tooth.

Emergency composite bonding London allows quick cosmetic improvements to the teeth without causing more damage. It is cheaper than veneers and crowns. The procedure is also less invasive, and the result can last for several years with proper dental care.

Alternatives

The common alternatives to composite bonding include:

Crowns

Crowns are tooth-shaped caps placed over the visible part of the tooth. A crown functions and feels like natural teeth. Different materials for crowns are available, but the porcelain crowns are virtually indistinguishable from the natural teeth.

Veneers

Veneers are thin custom-made mouldings from porcelain material bonded to the front tooth surface. They cover small gaps between the teeth which do not require orthodontic treatment. These alternatives to composite bonding can damage some parts of the teeth. Although veneers are a popular dental treatment that lasts for several years, they are made from porcelain. The dentist has to reduce the tooth surface, causing permanent damage to the tooth. This also applies to fitting dental crowns.

Bonding is less expensive, non-invasive and quick, and it is easy to repair when broken or damaged. Before carrying out composite bonding, the dentist will examine your teeth to determine the most suitable treatment option.

Is composite bonding available on the public health service?

You can’t get composite bonding on the NHS as a cosmetic treatment, but you can undergo the procedure at most private dental practices.

How does composite bonding whiten the teeth?

Composite bonding is a treatment option for fillings and teeth stains. Composite bonding can give a whiter and brighter smile when carried out alongside teeth whitening treatments. If you want to undergo composite bonding, the dentist will likely recommend whitening your teeth first. The dentist will select composite resin material that matches your teeth colour, which makes getting the colour that matches your teeth shade before the composite bonding procedure important. Whitening composite bonding material after placing it in the teeth is not possible.

What is the procedure?

The dentist will first choose a composite resin colour that matches your teeth to ensure the bonded tooth looks natural. The next step is preparing the tooth by slightly roughening the surface, then coating the tooth with a liquid that ensures the resin bond to the teeth.

Your dentist will apply the resin on your tooth, mould it to the required shape, then harden it with UV light before shaping the tooth again and polishing it to match the other teeth.

How to care for bonded teeth?

The following care tips will help your bonded teeth remain unstained and strong.

  • Avoid smoking, coffee, tea and foods that can stain your teeth in the first 48 hours after bonding the teeth.
  • Brush your teeth regularly and visit the dental hygienist to maintain your oral health.
  • Avoid chewing items such as pencils and biting your nails. Although composite bonding is durable, it is not as strong as natural teeth.

Like your natural teeth, bonded teeth need regular dental check-ups and good oral hygiene to ensure they last long.

If you need a quick and durable fix for your chipped, cracked or fractured teeth, visit Emergency Dentist today or call to schedule an appointment for composite bonding.