Cosmetic dentistry can help improve the health and beauty of your smile. With dental bonding and contouring, our team can provide this improvement in only one visit! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how we boost smile beauty in only one visit with bonding and contouring, so you can feel great about your smile again.
The Benefits of Dental Bonding
Dental bonding employs a metal-free material that is safe for kids and adults alike and which can be shaded to blend with the tooth structure and surrounding teeth as well. When placed, this can be used to mask teeth stains that may be too severe to be addressed with teeth whitening. The procedure can repair minor chips and cracks, and even add length to worn-down tooth structures too. If you have gaps or black triangle spaces between the teeth, this can fill them. We can even help improve overall bite balance too, all in only one visit!
The Bonding Process
How does the treatment process work? Our team will first numb the tooth to ensure you stay comfortable throughout the procedure. We then remove any decay and gently etch the outer surfaces before cleaning the tooth thoroughly. The material is then prepared and applied to the tooth in several layers. To ensure proper bite balance and appearance, we will sculpt the tooth as the composite resin cures underneath a special light. Finally, we will polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. The entire process only takes one visit, and can take on multiple cosmetic concerns at once!
How We Contour Your Teeth
In the same sitting, we could also conduct another same-day cosmetic treatment known as dental contouring. With the contouring procedure, our team will gently sand and buff the outer tooth structure to reshape the tooth and address cosmetic concerns in one visit. For example, we can smooth away any grooves, pits, or rough portions of the outer tooth structure. We can also dull any parts of the teeth that are sharp, jagged, or pointed. The process can address overly large or misshapen teeth and even correct the appearance of minor chips too. We could even combine these with other cosmetic treatments, such as professional teeth whitening.
If you have any questions about how we help your smile with our cosmetic procedures, or if you would like to schedule a consultation to see if bonding and contouring are right for you, then contact our team today to learn more!
Dental Impressions Offers Same-Day Cosmetic Treatment
We want to provide care to improve the appearance and health of your smile. To schedule your appointment and learn more about improving your smile’s appearance, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
