If you have any issues with the color and shape of the tooth, we could help. In fact, with treatments like dental bonding and contouring, we can even correct these issues in only one visit. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about restoring smiles with bonding and contouring.
Dental Bonding
Bonding repairs teeth in one sitting. We can also cover common cosmetic imperfections in one sitting too! The procedure uses composite resin, a lifelike blend of glass-like and acrylic-like particles, which we can shade to blend with the surrounding tooth structure. The material is also used in our fillings, ensuring a lifelike appearance. With bonding, we simply numb the tooth so you are comfortable, and then we etch the outer surface and clean it. We then prepare the composite resin and apply it in several layers, sculpting and molding the tooth structure for an attractive appearance and a balanced bite. The last step is to polish the tooth.
In one sitting, we can mask teeth stains too severe for whitening, and also fill in embarrassing gaps between your teeth. We can repair chipped teeth, reshape malformed teeth, and even add length to ones worn down by teeth grinding. All of this can be done in one sitting, so you leave with immediately visible results.
Contouring Your Teeth
Contouring can be done in the same visit or a separate one, and again takes only a single sitting to complete. This takes a different approach. We don’t need to add structure to the tooth, and instead gently sand and buff portions of the outer layers to correct esthetic complaints. For example, we can correct the appearance of chipped teeth and reshape overly large or misshapen structures too. The procedure can smooth out rough patches, and even grooves and pits in the outer structure. We can also dull parts of your teeth that are sharp, jagged, or pointed.
Scheduling Your Cosmetic Treatment
If you have an issue with the color or shape of your tooth, or several cosmetic concerns you want to see addressed, then talk to our team. We can conduct a cosmetic consultation, examining the teeth to assess the cause and severity of your issues, so we can improve the appearance of your smile. We could use bonding and contouring, or combine these with options like professional teeth whitening or even our thin and lifelike porcelain veneers. We could even correct uneven teeth with clear and cozy plastic aligners instead of braces!
If you have any questions, then contact our team.
Call Dr. Robert Browne, D.D.S. for Cosmetic Dentistry
Our team wants to help improve the appearance of your smile in one visit. To find out more about repairing your smile, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
