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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...

Recommended Reading Related to Dental Bonding

Lasers in Dental Care »

Introduction

Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1994 to treat a number of dental problems. But, despite FDA approval, no laser system has received the American Dental Association's Seal of Acceptance. That seal assures dentists that the product or device meets ADA standards of safety and efficacy, among other things. The ADA, however, states that it is cautiously optimistic about the role of laser technology in the field of dentistry. These lasers are different from the cold lasers used in phototherapy for the relief of headaches, pain, and inflammation.

Still, some dentists are using lasers to treat:

  • Tooth decay. Lasers are used to remove decay within a tooth and prepare the surrounding enamel for receipt of the filling. Lasers are also used to "cure" or harden a filling.
  • Gum disease. Lasers are used to reshape gums and remove bacteria during root canal procedures.
  • Biopsy or...

Emergency Contact for Schenectady

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Schenectady Hospitals *

Ellis Hospital
1101 Nott St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518)243-4000

Ellis Hospital McClellan Campus
600 McClellan Street
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518)382-2000

Sunnyview Hospital & Rehabilitation Center
1270 Belmont Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518)382-4500

Bellevue Woman's Hospital
2210 Troy Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309
(518)346-9400

St Peter's Hospital
315 S Manning Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518)525-1550

Albany Memorial Hospital
600 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12204
(518)471-3221

Capital District Psychiatric Center
75 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518)447-9611

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518)262-3125

Stratton VA Medical Center at Albany
113 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518)626-5000

Albany Medical Center South Clinical Campus
25 Hacket Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518)262-1200

St Mary's Hospital Troy
1300 Massachusetts Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518)268-5000

Amsterdam Memorial Healthcare
4988 State Hwy 30
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518)842-3100

Samaritan Hospital
2215 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518)271-3300

St Mary's Hospital Amsterdam
427 Guy Park Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518)842-1900

Four Winds Hospital Saratoga
30 Crescent Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518)584-3600

Saratoga Hospital
211 Church St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518)587-3222

Nathan Littauer Hospital
99 E State St
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518)725-8621

Cobleskill Regional Hospital
178 Grandview Dr
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518)254-3456

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