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Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky Lexington ranks 10th among US cities in college education rate, with 39.5% of residents having at least a Bachelor's Degree. It is home to the headquarters of Lexmark International, the Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland race course, Red Mile race course, Transylvania University, the University of Kentucky and Bluegrass Community & Technical College.
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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 Lexington

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Lexington Hospitals *

Select Specialty Hospital
310 S Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859)226-7178

UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital
310 S Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859)226-7000

Eastern State Hospital
627 W 4th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859)246-7000

Kentucky Children's Hospital
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536
(859)323-6000

University of Kentucky Hospital Chandler Medical Center
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536
(859)323-5000

Lexington VA Medical Center
1101 Veterans Dr
Lexington, KY 40502
(859)233-4511

Saint Joseph Hospital
One Saint Joseph Dr
Lexington, KY 40504
(859)313-1000

Central Baptist Hospital
1740 Nicholsville Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(859)275-6100

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
2050 Versailles Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859)254-5701

Shriners Hospital For Children
1900 Richmond Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
(859)266-2101

The Ridge Behavioral Health System
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859)269-2325

Continuing Care Hospital
150 N Eagle Creek Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859)967-5706

Saint Joseph East
150 N Eagle Creek Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859)967-5000

Georgetown Community Hospital
1140 Lexington Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502)868-1100

Bluegrass Community Hospital
360 Amsden Ave
Versailles, KY 40383
(859)873-3111

Clark Regional Medical Center
1107 W Lexington Ave
Winchester, KY 40391
(859)745-3500

Bourbon Community Hospital
9 Linville Dr
Paris, KY 40361
(859)987-3600

Frankfort Regional Medical Center
299 King's Daughters Dr
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502)875-5240

Pattie A Clay Regional Medical Center
801 Eastern Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475
(859)623-3131

James B Haggin Memorial Hospital
464 Linden Ave
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(859)734-5441

Nicholas County Hospital
2323 Concrete Rd
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859)289-7181

Saint Joseph Mount Sterling Hospital
50 Sterling Ave
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859)498-1220

Harrison Memorial Hospital
1210 Kentucky Hwy 36 E
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859)234-2300

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
217 S 3rd St
Danville, KY 40422
(859)239-1000

Saint Joseph Berea Hospital
305 Estill St
Berea, KY 40403
(859)986-3151

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