Having a broken tooth is certainly no fun, and it can be challenging to know what to do, but there is a solution called dental bonding. While you’ve probably heard that crowns are the way that dentists fix broken teeth, there’s more than one dental option when it comes to restoring your smile. You must know all about the different dental procedures to make the right decision for yourself.
If you’ve never heard of dental bonding before, then it’s a good idea to learn what it is and how it works so that the next time you have a broken tooth, you can talk with your dentist about whether that may be the solution you need to restore your tooth versus a painful extraction or a crown.
So then, first, we’ll explain what bonding is.
Bonding is a special procedure used to fix a tooth rather than cover it up with a cap. Many patients opt for this solution over a crown because bonding restores the tooth to its normal shape and color without the need for any dental applications or additional procedures.
Bonding is the process of sculpting a special composite resin to reshape the tooth and make it look new after a chip crack or break. The resin is color-matched to the original tooth and then sculpted by the dentist to resemble what your tooth looked like in its natural state.
Before the procedure, the dentist will typically examine the damaged tooth and its area. After the examination, the dentist will clean the affected area and ensure that it is ready to receive the resin. This includes removing debris or plaque buildup, so the tooth is in the best shape possible to complete the bonding.
Once the resin is applied to the tooth, the dentist will begin work sculpting the tooth back into shape and making it match the other teeth in our mouth. A special bonding agent is applied so that the resin will hold to the existing tooth. Fortunately, this process is pain-free; the dentist will administer anesthesia even if the tooth is damaged near the nerve. It is completed relatively quickly, so there is no concern for recovery time or a lengthy procedure.
After the resin has been sculpted, the dentist will dry it with a UV lamp, and the process is complete. The dentist can continue sculpting even once the resin has finished hardening if the tooth still needs work. This guarantees you get the right size and shape to match your natural teeth. One of the greatest benefits of bonding is that it also helps to protect the tooth from further damage by allowing the resin to act as a protective barrier. This enables you to have your smile back without all the hassles that come with a crown while still using your tooth like normal.
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