Dental Bonding
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Do you have small cosmetic issues with your teeth you wish to address? Have you always thought that cosmetic dentistry was out of your reach or too complex to be practical?
We can correct some minor esthetic flaws using a non-invasive procedure called dental bonding. Cosmetic dental bonding can be beneficial for patients who want to avoid dramatic procedures but have some small concerns about the appearance of their teeth.
Which Esthetic Conditions Can You Correct with Dental Bonding?
- Small gaps between teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Oddly shaped teeth
- Short or eroded teeth
- Dark metal fillings
- Abfractions (exposed roots from recession)
- Dark spots on teeth and other discolourations
How Does Cosmetic Dental Bonding Work?
If your teeth are yellow or stained, you may consider whitening your teeth prior to dental bonding treatments since the composite material will not whiten without replacing it entirely.
We will match a custom composite shade to your natural teeth colour so that the bonding will blend well and be practically undetectable.
First, we will etch (roughen) the surface of your tooth. Your dentist will apply a conditioning agent to prepare your tooth to bond to the composite material. Next, composite material will be applied in several layers and hardened with a special curing light. Once we apply the final layer, we will polish and smooth it so that it blends well with your enamel and looks shiny.
Benefits of Cosmetic Dental Bonding
One of the main benefits of cosmetic bonding is that minimal prep work on your tooth is required. That means that your tooth will be left intact, and we will be adding the composite material, as needed. Because bonding is non-invasive, you should be quite comfortable for your procedure.
Cosmetic bonding looks and feels natural. Your cosmetic dental bonding will allow you to avoid dark margins or discolouration to your natural teeth.
Cosmetic bonding is a versatile method to improve the esthetics of your teeth. We can help you determine whether dental bonding will be right for your unique needs.
Call our office to schedule an exam. We will be able to answer all your questions and get you on track to having a more attractive smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
If you want a brighter smile, we recommend whitening your teeth before you seek restorative work. Dental restorations do not whiten with teeth whitening systems and you can end up with a mismatched smile. Whitening your teeth first will allow us to match your dental restorations to your whitened teeth.
If the chip in your tooth is small and located in the right place, we may be able to repair it using cosmetic dental bonding. Our dentist will perform an exam to determine if dental bonding can benefit you.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Small dental flaws, such as gaps between your teeth, can sometimes be fixed using cosmetic dental bonding. Bonding is both non-invasive and effective.
To determine if your particular problem can be solved with dental bonding, call our office to schedule an exam.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
We offer a range of cosmetic dentistry services such as veneers, porcelain crowns, bonding using tooth-coloured composite, and even Invisalign to straighten misaligned teeth.
All our of dentistry is done with esthetics in mind. We know that it's important that your teeth are both healthy and attractive.
If you'd like to find out which of our services can help you meet your goals, call our office to schedule your consultation.
Our Team
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Dr. Gwen Flanagan
Principal Dentist
Gwen is Newcastle born and bred, growing up in Cooks Hill before graduating in dentistry at Sydney University in 1987. Gwen brings years of experience, gained from practicing dentistry in Public Hospitals and Private Practice in Sydney and also working overseas in the United Kingdom (British) dental system. Gwen worked in Cobar, NSW in her own dental practice for several years before returning to her home town of Newcastle. She has spent the balance of her dental career in our great city, where she currently provides her years ...
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