Cosmetic Dentistry - What is Bonding?

Bonding involves applying a tooth-colored composite resin to the surface of the teeth to correct chips, cracks, or tooth spacing, or to get rid of stubborn stains. First, your new york cosmetic dentist treats your teeth with acid to make them more receptive to the resin. Next, he or she applies a thin coat of the bonding material to the tooth and hardens it using a light or a chemical solution. Additional coats of resin can be applied to fill gaps and lengthen teeth. Finally, the dentist polishes the tooth. The whole procedure can be accomplished in one visit. The cost of bonding depends on the size and complexity of the site being repaired.