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Give Your Smile a Beautiful New Look with Cosmetic Bonding
Sometimes, the minor flaws in your smile detract the most from its appearance. Fixing these flaws could be as simple as dental bonding. Cosmetic bonding offers a quick, non-invasive means of improving your smile’s esthetics, with most treatments taking only one dental visit. At Aztec Family Dental, we want you to love your smile! By answering your questions about cosmetic bonding, your Aztec, New Mexico dentist can help you decide if it’s right for you.
What is cosmetic bonding?
Bonding is a cosmetic procedure to correct minor tooth flaws and improve your smile’s appearance. Dr. James Durfey will apply composite resin filling to your teeth to cover imperfections that detract from your smile’s esthetics. Bonding can repair chipped, cracked, or eroded teeth, fix a broken tooth, enlarge a small tooth, improve the shape of a malformed tooth, or conceal stains on your teeth.
We can also use composite bonding to fill gaps in your smile and improve its symmetry. The resin material is color-matched to the exact shade of your tooth enamel to retain your smile’s natural appearance.
How long does cosmetic bonding take?
The duration of your treatment, which can range from 30 to 60 minutes per tooth, will depend on the specific problems that need to be addressed. However, your new smile will be complete once the resin material dries on your teeth.Â
Does cosmetic bonding hurt?
One of the beauties of this treatment is its simplicity. Bonding doesn’t require much prep work or alteration of your tooth structure, so there’s no need for anesthesia. There’s no downtime with dental bonding, so you can immediately return to your normal activities. You may feel slight sensitivity when consuming hot or cold foods or drinks, but this will subside within a few days of your treatment.
How long does cosmetic bonding last?
With proper care, including good brushing and flossing habits and routine dental cleanings, cosmetic bonding can last up to 10 years, keeping your teeth in great shape. As the resin material used for bonding isn’t stain-resistant, limiting your intake of stain-causing foods and drinks would be wise to keep your smile looking its best long-term. Dr. Durfey can also touch up your treatment during routine checkups.
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What are the benefits of dental bonding?
Dental bonding can give your smile a beautiful new look in just one dental visit! It’s one of the easiest ways to fix minor tooth flaws to improve your smile’s aesthetics. Through bonding, Dr. Durfey can remedy various dental issues in one sitting without compromising the structure of your teeth. Bonding is a quick, non-invasive, affordable means of boosting your smile’s appearance.
Where can I go for cosmetic dental bonding near me?
You can come to Aztec Family Dental for quality cosmetic bonding treatment if you live in or near Aztec, NM. To schedule a consultation for this procedure, contact Dr. James Durfey at (505) 390-1117.
