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Introduction

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth to restore or improve an individual's smile.

For What Conditions Is Dental Bonding Considered?

Dental bonding is an option that can be considered:

  • to repair decayed teeth (composite resins are used to fill cavities)
  • to repair chipped or cracked teeth
  • to improve the appearance of discolored teeth
  • to close spaces between teeth
  • to make teeth look longer
  • to change the shape of teeth
  • as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings
  • to protect a portion of the tooth's root that has been exposed when gums recede

What's the Procedure for Having a Tooth Bonded?

  • Preparation. Little advance preparation is needed for dental bonding. Anesthesia is often not necessary unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth. Your dentist will use a shade guide to select a composite resin color that will closely match the color of your tooth.
  • The bonding process. Next, the surface of the tooth will be roughened and a conditioning liquid applied. These procedures help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. The tooth-colored, puttylike resin is then applied, molded and smoothed to the desired shape. An ultraviolet light or laser is then used to harden the material. After the material is hardened, your dentist will further trim and shape it, and polish it to match the sheen of the rest of the tooth surface.
  • Time-to-completion. The procedure takes about 30 to 60 minutes per tooth to complete.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Dental Bonding?

  • Advantages: Bonding is among the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic dental proced...

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What Types of Braces Are Available?

If braces are indeed the solution for you, your orthodontist will prescribe an appliance specific for your needs. The braces may consist of bands, wires, and other fixed or removable corrective appliances.

Generally, there are three types of braces:

  • Brackets: Made of stainless steel or clear or tooth-colored ceramic or plastic, brackets are bonded to the front of each tooth. Ceramic or plastic brackets are often selected for cosmetic reasons. Plastic brackets, however, may become stained and discolored by the end of treatment. Another disadvantage of ceramic or plastic brackets is that they cause more friction between the wire and brackets, which can increase treatment time.
  • Lingual-type brackets: These are brackets that attach to the back of teeth, hiding the bracket from view.
  • Trad...

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Emergency Contact for Kalamazoo

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Kalamazoo Hospitals *

Borgess Medical Center
1521 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269)226-7000

Bronson Methodist Hospital
601 John St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269)341-7654

Battle Creek VA Medical Center
5500 Armstrong Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)966-5600

Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
1312 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269)337-3000

Borgess Pipp Hospital
411 Naomi St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269)685-0700

Fieldstone Center
165 N Washington Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49016
(269)964-7121

Battle Creek Health System
300 North Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269)966-8000

Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center
393 E Roosevelt Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269)965-3206

Bronson Vicksburg Hospital
13326 North Blvd
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269)649-2321

Pennock Hospital
1009 W Green St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269)945-3451

Allegan General Hospital
555 Linn St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269)673-8424

Bronson LakeView Hospital
408 Hazen St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269)657-3141

Oaklawn Hospital
200 N Madison St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269)781-4271

Three Rivers Health
701 S Health Pkwy
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269)278-1145

Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital
321 E Harris St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517)543-1050

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"Toothache" usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws primarily as a result of a dental condition. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, or gum disease. However, disorders of the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint) can also cause pain that is referred to as "toothache." The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild to sharp and excruciating. The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by cold or heat. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help determine whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem and the cause.

Sometimes, a toothache may be caused by a problem not originating from a tooth or the jaw. Pain around the teeth and the jaws can be symptoms of diseases of the heart (such as angina or heart attack), ears (such as inner or external ear infections), and sinuses (air passages of the cheekb...

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