Our last blog focused on how we use professional teeth whining to brighten stained smiles by multiple shades. But what if you have issues with the shape or surface of your teeth, such as chips or pits and grooves? In today’s blog, your Greenville, TX, dentist looks at how we sculpt your smile in one visit with bonding and contouring.
The Dental Bonding Process
Dental bonding reshapes teeth in one visit. We start by removing any decay from your tooth and then gently etching the surface. We prepare the composite resin material used in the procedure, the same also employed in our tooth-colored dental fillings. We will tint the material to better blend with the rest of the tooth. We apply the composite resin in several layers, and then cure it with a light. Finally, we polish the tooth for a brighter and more lifelike appearance. In one visit, we help repair minor chip and cracks, lengthen worn down teeth, address unsightly gaps between the teeth, and even mask permanent teeth stains. In just one sitting, we can help alter the appearance of your smile for the better.
Cosmetic Contouring
Contouring also takes one visit as well. However, instead of adding to the tooth, we actually gently sand and buff away outer structure to correct cosmetic issues. For example, we can dull teeth that appear sharp or pointed, or reduce the size of overly large teeth. We repair very minor chips, and also remove rough patches, pits, and grooves in the surfaces. We may combine this option with other cosmetic treatments, such as teeth whitening and veneers, or offer a smile makeover.
Keeping Your Smile Strong and Bright
To help protect your teeth from injuries that cause chips and cracks, we suggest wearing a mouthguard, which lowers the risks of chips and cracks. Also, caring for your teeth each day helps prevent decay, which could otherwise weaken the tooth itself. We also offer other treatments to address esthetic issues, including natural-looking porcelain veneers. If you have any questions about how we restore the health and beauty of a tooth in as little as one visit, then contact our team today. Our office will also be following strict health and safety protocols to protect our patients and offer them peace of mind when they visit.
Your Greenville, TX Dentist Provides Cosmetic Dental Care
At Smith Family Dentistry, our team understands how to repair smiles and offer solutions, often in one visit, for common cosmetic issues. Along with restring teeth, we also offer cosmetic teeth whitening to remove stains, and veneers to instantly transform the appearance of the smile. To learn more about our cosmetic dental solutions, then contact your Greenville, TX, dentist, Dr. Smith, by calling 903-455-5750.