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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 Warren

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Warren Hospitals *

Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital
1350 E Market St
Warren, OH 44482
(330)841-9011

Mahoning Valley Hospital Trumbull Campus
1350 E Market St
Warren, OH 44482
(330)675-5555

St Joseph Health Center
667 Eastland Ave SE
Warren, OH 44484
(330)841-4000

Forum Health Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital
8747 Squires Ln NE
Warren, OH 44484
(330)841-3700

Belmont Pines Hospital
615 Churchill Hubbard Rd
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330)759-2700

Spring Harbor Hospital
123 Andover Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207)761-2200

Forum Health Northside Hospital
500 Gypsy Ln
Youngstown, OH 44501
(330)884-1000

Select Specialty Hospital Youngstown
1044 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330)480-2349

St Elizabeth Health Center
1044 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44501
(330)746-7211

Sharon Regional Health System
740 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724)983-3911

UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley
2200 Memorial Dr
Farrell, PA 16121
(724)981-3500

St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center
8401 Market St
Boardman, OH 44512
(330)729-2929

Mahoning Valley Hospital Boardman Campus
8064 South Ave
Boardman, OH 44512
(330)480-1250

Regency Hospital of Ravenna
6847 N Chestnut St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330)296-2350

Robinson Memorial Hospital
6847 N Chestnut St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330)297-0811

Salem Community Hospital
1995 E State St
Salem, OH 44460
(330)332-1551

UPMC Horizon Greenville
110 N Main St
Greenville, PA 16125
(724)588-2100

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center
13207 Ravenna Rd
Chardon, OH 44024
(440)269-6000

Alliance Community Hospital
200 E State St
Alliance, OH 44601
(330)596-6000

Jameson Hospital North Campus
1211 Wilmington Ave
New Castle, PA 16105
(724)658-9001

University Hospitals Extended Care Campus
12340 Bass Lake Rd
Chardon, OH 44024
(440)285-4040

Jameson Hospital South Campus
1000 S Mercer St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724)658-9001

Glenbeigh Hospital
2863 State Route 45
Rock Creek, OH 44084
(440)951-7000

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