Lyndhurst Direct Dental Bonding

Artistry and Convenience in One Simple Visit

Direct bonding is a technique used in dentistry where tooth-colored composites (white or natural looking restorative materials) are applied to the tooth surface. These materials are sculpted to the tooth and then cured with a light to attain a healthy looking smile.

Bonding using direct composites usually requires minimal preparation of the tooth structure. With proper technique and skill, direct bonding provides a beautiful cosmetic solution for dental problems. It is a technique that is ideal for treating decayed teeth, chipped teeth, gaps between teeth, stained, discolored, misshaped and slightly crooked teeth.

A bonding procedure can often be completed in a single visit. Careful artistry is needed to mimic the natural tooth colors, translucencies and surface textures. The longevity of direct bonding depends on the individual and their ability to care for it. Some people can go for more than ten years and look as good as the day it was put in. On the other hand, some people can develop staining along the margins or chipping along the edges after only a few years and may need touch ups.

Direct composite bonding can do beautiful things to improve your smile. Feel free to contact us at (440) 461-8200 or email us at smiles@wholelifedentistry.com and set up a consultation to see if you are a candidate for direct bonding.