Teeth whitening is not the only cosmetic treatment we offer our patients. With dental bonding and contouring, we have two different options that offer results same-day. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about helping your smile look great with bonding and contouring!
The Benefits of Dental Bonding
The dental bonding procedure uses composite resin to improve the shape and color of your teeth. This is the same metal-free and biocompatible material we use in our tooth-colored tooth fillings. The material can be shaded to ensure it blends with the smile. Our team can use this to mask permanent teeth stains, the kind that could stand up to traditional teeth whitening. We can repair minor chips and cracks, and even add length to worn down tooth structures. Our team can also fill in gaps and black triangle spaces between the teeth. For some, this could mean addressing multiple cosmetic problems at once, and in one sitting!
How We Repair Your Smile
What should you expect from the bonding procedure? Our team will first numb your tooth to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. Next, we will remove any decay and then clean the tooth. We could also etch portions of the tooth in preparation. We then apply the shaded composite resin in several layers. We will sculpt and mold the tooth as the composite resin cures under a flight, ensuring an attractive appearance and a balanced bite. Finally, we polish your tooth for a brighter appearance! In one visit, we can make major changes to the appearance of your smile.
Contouring Your Teeth
What about our other same-day cosmetic treatment? With dental contouring, we don’t need to add new materials to the tooth. Instead, our team will gently sand and buff the outer structure to correct cosmetic imperfections. For example, we can smooth out pits, grooves, and rough patches in the surfaces of the teeth. We can dull any sharp, jagged, or pointed portions of your teeth. Our team can address the appearance of minor chips and even reshape malformed or overly large teeth. We could conduct both procedures in one visit, and even whiten teeth beforehand so the final results match your brightest smile.
If you have any questions about bonding and contouring, or about any of our other cosmetic treatments, like teeth whitening and porcelain veneers, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you feel confident in your smile!
Dental Impressions Talks About Our Treatments
Our team wants to offer treatments that can boost your smile’s beauty in only one visit. To schedule your appointment for cosmetic dentistry, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
