Tooth Bonding

Tooth Bonding in Mount Lawley

Tooth bonding enhances a smile by masking minor dental flaws, such as:

• Chipped teeth
• Gapped teeth
• Cracked teeth
• Broken teeth
• Stained teeth
• Small teeth

We use a composite resin and directly bond and shape it to your teeth. It's a minimally invasive treatment that requires little tooth preparation. Need more info on tooth bonding? Contact Mount Lawley Dental on (08) 9227 8777, or book an appointment online.

Is Tooth Bonding right for me?

Tooth bonding is a cosmetic treatment that can effectively treat both functional and aesthetic dental concerns, however, it does have limitations.

Like veneers, tooth bonding may not be suitable if you suffer from tooth decay, gum disease or other damage. Instead, your dentist might recommend a crown, bridge or dental implant.

One benefit of tooth bonding is that it is far more affordable than other cosmetic dental treatments. Since composite bonding can be done in a single visit, it's also a faster way to repair multiple teeth.

Tooth Bonding Process

Tooth bonding does not require anaesthesia, unless you require a large filling, inlay or onlay during your dental appointment. A simple and straightforward cosmetic procedure, the process involves:

• Your dentist gently preparing your tooth
• Your dentist roughens the tooth surface with a special gel to help composite adhere to the tooth
• Composire resin is applied and hardened using a curing light
• Your tooth is shaped to make the new surface blend in as naturally as possible
• Your tooth is polished

What Damages Bonded Teeth?

Composite typically lasts between 4 and 8 years, depending on where the tooth has been bonded and the type of food you usually eat.

Composite isn't as strong as your natural teeth, and is prone to chipping, so you might want to avoid directly biting into hard foods.

Here’s what can cause damage to a bonded tooth:

• Eating hard and sticky food
• Chewing on pens or biting your fingernails
• Drinking a lot of coffee or red wine can stain teeth
• Smoking can stain teeth
• Teeth grinding and TMJD

Looking after bonded teeth

If you think you regularly grind your teeth, clench your jaw or play contact sports, make sure to ask us about a custom mouthguard so we can protect your newly bonded teeth from possible chipping or breakage.

Bonded teeth don't require any special care at home, just follow your usual brushing and flossing routine and maintain a good level of oral hygiene and oral health overall.

Got a broken, chipped or cracked tooth? Find out about tooth bonding today. Schedule a consultation with one of our cosmetic dentists at Mount Lawley Dental, call (08) 9227 8777 or book online.