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Dental Bonding

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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 Kokomo

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Kokomo Hospitals *

St Joseph Hospital Kokomo
1907 W Sycamore St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765)456-5433

Howard Regional Health System West Campus
829 N Dixon Rd
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765)452-6700

Howard Regional Health System Main Campus
3500 S Lafountain St
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765)453-0702

Tipton Hospital
1000 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
(765)675-8500

Dukes Memorial Hospital
275 W 12th St
Peru, IN 46970
(765)472-8000

St Vincent Mercy Hospital
1331 South A St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765)552-4600

Logansport Memorial Hospital
1101 Michigan Ave
Logansport, IN 46947
(574)753-7541

Logansport State Hospital
1098 S State Road 25
Logansport, IN 46947
(574)722-4141

Marion General Hospital
441 N Wabash Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765)662-1441

St Vincent Frankfort Hospital
1300 S Jackson St
Frankfort, IN 46041
(765)656-3000

VA Northern Indiana Health Care System Marion Campus
1700 E 38th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765)674-3321

Wabash County Hospital
710 N East St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260)563-3131

Riverview Hospital
395 Westfield Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317)773-0760

Community Hospital Anderson
1515 N Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765)298-4242

Witham Memorial Hospital
2605 N Lebanon St
Lebanon, IN 46052
(765)485-8000

St Vincent Carmel Hospital
13500 N Meridian St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317)582-7000

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