If you chip a tooth, it changes your entire smile. If you have one tooth that doesn’t match the color of the rest of your teeth, teeth whitening may not help. Porcelain veneers are great cosmetic options for covering over many flaws, but if your needs (or your wallet) are smaller, dental bonding can be a good solution for immediate resolution. Your Schaumburg cosmetic dentist , Dr. Brent Engelberg, will give you a little more information to bond with regarding your cosmetic dental health.
Collaborative Choices between Dentist and Patient
When you opt for dental bonding, your Schaumburg dentist will start with a thorough consultation and examination. A shade guide is a great tool in order to select the composite resin color which will indiscernibly match the color of surrounding teeth. When Dr. Engelberg and you are both in agreement on the chosen color of composite resin material, the surface of your teeth can be abraded or etched. This process involves rubbing off a scant amount of tooth enamel so that the dental bonding process will adhere strongly. A conditioning liquid will be put on your teeth to also aid in the adhesion process.
Molded to Your Specifications
Composite resin is a lot like putty in its initial state. After it is placed on your teeth, resin can be molded and smoothed to make your tooth look just the way you want it to. When you and Dr. Engelberg are both completely satisfied, the material is cured (hardened) with light. There may be some final adjustments and trimming necessary, and then a good polishing will make your newly bonded tooth look bright and shiny. The process is fairly quick, and can often be completed in well under an hour, depending on how many teeth are involved.
Schaumburg Cosmetic Offers Dental Bonding
Your Schaumburg cosmetic dentist can offer many cosmetic options for improving the appearance of your smile. To schedule a cosmetic consultation, call our 60159 cosmetic dentist office at 847-259-6988. We proudly serve patients who reside in the Chicago suburbs of Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Schaumburg, Barrington, Long Grove, Deerfield, Wheeling, the 60015 zip code, and the surrounding communities.
