Cosmetic bonding might be the perfect way for you to fix small dental flaws. This affordable, minimally invasive procedure uses tooth-colored resin to repair imperfections and enhance your smile’s appearance. Unlike some cosmetic treatments that require multiple visits, bonding can usually be completed in just one appointment. Here are some benefits of Key West tooth bonding:
Call Smile Institute today at 305-990-2532 to schedule your consultation. We’re conveniently located on Truman Avenue, near La Pensione Inn. Our team has perfected many smiles using tooth bonding treatment. We’ll create natural-looking results that help you smile with confidence.
During your tooth bonding treatment, your dentist prepares the tooth by lightly etching its surface and applying a conditioning liquid. Then, he carefully applies the tooth-colored resin material, sculpting it to correct the imperfection. A special ultraviolet light is used to harden the resin. Finally, your dentist will shape and polish the restoration to match your other teeth.
The entire process typically takes 30–60 minutes per tooth, and you can return to your normal activities right after. Most patients don’t need any numbing medication, as it’s a comfortable, stress-free process. With proper care, your bonded teeth can stay beautiful for several years.
Bonding works well alongside other cosmetic treatments to create your perfect smile. For example, you might get teeth whitening first, followed by bonding to match the new, brighter shade of your smile. Some patients combine bonding with dental veneers, using veneers for front teeth and bonding for less visible areas.
If you’re getting gummy smile treatment to improve your gum-to-tooth ratio, dental bonding can help reshape your newly exposed tooth structure. This combination of treatments allows us to customize your smile makeover to match your goals and budget.
Call Smile Institute today at 305-990-2532 for tooth bonding in Key West. You can also make an appointment online.
If you have chipped or stained teeth, you have two main cosmetic options: bonding and veneers. With bonding, your dentist applies a tooth-colored material directly to your tooth in one visit. For veneers, you’ll get custom-made shells bonded to the front of your teeth over multiple appointments. Both improve your smile, but differ in how they’re applied. We can help you choose which is best for your needs.
The process for tooth bonding can usually be completed in just one easy appointment. It’s possible we’ll have you in and out in about an hour. Of course, some cases take longer, especially if we’re repairing more than one tooth. At your initial consultation, we can give you a better idea of how long your individual treatment will take.
Tooth bonding is not a permanent fix. But as we like to say, you can make a big impact on your smile’s appearance with small changes. Besides, it is an easy way to test out the waters, so to speak. Since the investment of time and money is so small, usually patients don’t mind doing it again in a few years.