When you have a chipped or cracked tooth, you need repair to avoid complications like tooth decay and infection. With dental bonding and contouring, our team can offer cosmetic improvement in only one visit. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about our bonding and contouring procedures and how these can improve smile beauty in one visit.
When to See Our Team for Cosmetic Dentistry
When should you see our team for cosmetic dentistry? If you have issues with the appearance of your smile that make you feel self-conscious, we can help correct them. If your smile is discolored or you have misshapen teeth and gaps, or if a tooth is damaged, then let us know right away. This is especially important if a tooth is cracked or chipped, as even minor damage could increase the risk of tooth decay and infection. Schedule a cosmetic consultation so that we can examine the smile and choose the most appropriate treatment option. For some, this involves bonding and contouring.
Dental Bonding
The dental bonding procedure involves adding a lifelike composite resin to the tooth. This is the same material we use in our tooth-colored dental fillings. The material is strong, biocompatible, and can be color matched to blend with your smile. With dental bonding, our team will clean the tooth, etch the outer surface, and apply the material in several layers. We then sculpt and mold the tooth as the composite resin cures under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance.
In one sitting, we can mask permanent teeth stains, fill gaps and black triangle spaces between the teeth, and correct misshapen teeth. Our team can repair minor chips and cracks, and lengthen worn-down teeth too.
Cosmetic Contouring
In the same visit or a separate one, we can also contour the teeth. Instead of adding new materials to the tooth, we will instead sand and buff away outer structure to improve the overall beauty of your smile. With contouring, our team can smooth away any grooves, pits, or rough patches in the teeth. We can dull sharp, jagged, or pointed portions of the teeth. Contouring can correct the appearance of overly large or chipped teeth too.
If you have any questions about how we can improve smile beauty in one visit with dental bonding and cosmetic contouring, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help your smile truly shine!
Dental Impressions Talks About Cosmetic Dentistry
Our team wants to help address your esthetic imperfections in only one visit! To find out more about repairing and restoring your tooth, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
