Bonding can be completed in a day, usually taking between 30 and 60 minutes per tooth. Here is how bonding works: our dental bonding dentist in Northridge begins by applying an etching solution to your teeth. This roughens the enamel, and prepares it for bonding. The actual bonding agent is a composite resin, which is malleable like putty or paste. After application, the dentist will spend time fashioning and refashioning the final product to make sure it both fits and looks good. Finally, a UV light hardens the material.
Bonding is often used to enlarge teeth and shorten gaps. For all its versatility, the procedure is remarkably cost-efficient, and most insurance covers it, especially if structural repair is being done.
For more about uses of dental bonding, contact your cosmetic dentists in Northridge.