Perfect Your Smile With Dental Bonding.

The tooth is prepared for dental bonding by lightly etching the surface and applying a bonding liquid. Once the liquid sets, a plastic resin is applied and sculpted into the desired shape by the dentist. Once set, the resin is trimmed, smoothed, and polished to a natural appearance.

The bonded teeth procedure can often be completed in a single office visit, and can improve the appearance of a tooth significantly. However, since the plastic resin used is not as strong as your natural tooth enamel, it is more likely to stain, chip, or break than natural teeth. Our Los Angeles dental bonding typically lasts three to five years before need of repair.

Pros and Cons of Dental bonding

Pros: 

• Bonding is a relatively cheap cosmetic surgery
• Bonding may be done in one office visit, although crowns and veneers often take two
• The amount of tooth structure that has to be removed to do bonding is small 
• Many teeth may be bonded in a single visit

Cons: 

• Bonding allows for outstanding results, however, the resin does leave a stain after some time
• Regular cleanings may be necessary, as veneers and crowns can become discolored
• In comparison to bonding, crowns and veneers have greater durability and wear resistance
• Other procedures, including porcelain veneers, may be a better choice if you want a more drastic change