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Dental Bonding

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...

Emergency Contact for Oxnard

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Oxnard Hospitals *

St John's Regional Medical Center
1600 N Rose Ave
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805)988-2500

Ventura County Medical Center
3291 Loma Vista Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805)652-6000

Community Memorial Hospital
147 N Brent St
Ventura, CA 93003
(805)652-5011

Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital
801 Seneca St
Ventura, CA 93001
(805)653-6434

St John's Pleasant Valley Hospital
2309 Antonio Ave
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805)389-5800

Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
215 W Janss Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805)497-2727

Ojai Valley Community Hospital
1306 Maricopa Hwy
Ojai, CA 93023
(805)646-1401

Simi Valley Hospital
2975 N Sycamore Dr
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805)955-6000

Motion Picture & Television Hospital
23388 Mulholland Dr
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818)876-1888

West Hills Hospital & Medical Center
7300 Medical Center Dr
West Hills, CA 91307
(818)676-4000

Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center
5601 DeSoto Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818)719-2000

Cottage Rehabilitation Institute
2415 De La Vina St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805)687-7444

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