If you have cosmetic imperfections with the appearance and function of your bite, then you could benefit from two same-day treatment options! Dental bonding and contouring can help address multiple concerns with your smile in only one sitting. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we help smiles truly shine with bonding and contouring.
The Dental Bonding Procedure
First, let’s talk about dental bonding. With this procedure, we will use the same metal-free composite resin as we employ with our tooth fillings. The material blends glass-like and acrylic-like particles and can be shaded to blend with your smile, ensuring a lifelike appearance. Placing the material involves our team numbing the tooth to ensure you remain comfortable as we remove decay and etch the outer surface. We then clean the tooth and apply the material in several layers, sculpting and molding the tooth as we cure the composite resin under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth to ensure a bright appearance.
The Cosmetic Benefits
In one visit, we can use bonding to repair minor chips and cracks, lengthen worn down teeth, and correct misshapen teeth too. We can fill in unsightly gaps, such as black triangle spaces, between the teeth. Bonding can also mask permanent teeth stains, the kind that could otherwise resist traditional teeth whitening. For some, this is essentially a smile makeover in only one appointment.
Contouring Your Smile
We could conduct contouring in the same visit or in a separate one. With dental contouring, we actually sand and buff the tooth to correct cosmetic concerns, no need to add new materials to the tooth. With contouring, we can help smooth away any grooves, pits, or rough patches in the outer structure. We can also address sharp, jagged, or pointed portions of your teeth. The procedure can also correct the appearance of minor chips and address overly large teeth.
If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, or how these could help your smile, then contact our team for a consultation. We will look at your smile to assess the cause and extent of these concerns, so we can create a custom treatment plan to bring relief and restore the overall beauty of your smile.
Learn More About Same-Day Cosmetic Improvements
Dr. Browne and his team in Prairie Village, KS, want to help you smile without hesitation. We can take on your cosmetic concerns and help you enjoy a smile that makes you feel confident and comfortable in social situations or when posing for a picture. When you want to help restore your smile’s appearance, then reach out to our team today by calling 913-901-8585 to get started!
