Dental Bonding – Fix Chips, Cracks & Stains for a Confident Smile

Are distracting dental imperfections, such as cracks, chips, and discoloration, causing you to hide your smile? Consider dental bonding.

Our team can correct aesthetic concerns with one simple bonding treatment at our Cary, NC, practice.

If you are looking for a cosmetic procedure to boost your confidence, dental bonding will check off most features on your wish list.

What Is Dental Bonding?

Dental bonding involves applying tooth-colored composite resin directly to the surface of your teeth to fix cosmetic flaws. Patients frequently use bonding to repair teeth that are cracked, discolored, poorly shaped, and more.

*According to the American Dental Association
Almost 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. have felt embarrassed over the condition of their teeth

3 Benefits of Dental Bonding

Convenient

Unlike crowns and veneers, which take time to prepare and multiple appointments to complete, dental bonding can be performed in less than an hour. This fast and painless procedure is an incredibly convenient way to enhance your smile for years to come.

Affordable

Bonding is among the most affordable treatments in cosmetic dentistry, allowing you to change the aesthetics of your smile without breaking the bank. Our practice gladly offers flexible financing options, and we can help you coordinate a plan for low monthly payments.

Natural-Looking

Our bonding treatments are performed with a special aesthetic composite that creates lifelike results. Our dentists use their eye for detail to ensure that your results look virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth, giving you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.

Dentistry Done Right

You Can Trust Us With Your Smile

Don’t underestimate the importance of an experienced dentist when it comes to your cosmetic dental treatment. While bonding may be a simple procedure, choosing the right dentist can mean the difference between an artificial-looking repair and a truly stunning enhancement.

Our team take special care with each patient to create completely natural-looking results that best compliment the patient’s unique smile. For dentistry done right, look no further than Cary Prosthodontics.

Schedule a consultation today to get started on your cosmetic dental bonding treatment. Patients in Cary and Raleigh, NC, can reach our dental office online or by calling:

Candidates for Treatment

While most of our patients in the greater Raleigh area qualify for dental bonding, we will assess a few factors to ensure this treatment is right for you.

Oral Health: Patients should have good overall oral health. This means you should be free of tooth decay and periodontal disease. If you are in need of restorative work, our dentists will tend to those concerns first before moving to bonding.

Cosmetic Issues: Bonding works best for minor repairs and enhancement, not major dental corrections. If you have a significant degree of misalignment or extensive structural issues, orthodontics, crowns, or veneers may better suit you.

Expectations: Dental bonding can be a great way to ease into cosmetic dentistry without committing to an expensive or permanent procedure. However, it is important to understand the results might not last as long as alternative treatments.

Traditional Veneers vs. Composite Veneer Bonding

Our dentists provide composite veneer bonding as a more conservative alternative to traditional veneers, particularly for younger patients. While veneers require removing a layer of enamel from the front surface of a tooth, composite veneer bonding will not alter your natural tooth structure. You can ask your dentist about this treatment at your next appointment to see if it’s right for you.

Your Cosmetic Bonding Treatment Timeline

What to Expect on the Day of the Procedure

Bonding usually takes around 30 minutes to an hour.

Shade-Matching

We begin your treatment by selecting the right color of composite resin using a precise shade guide to compare to your natural teeth. Then your dentist will prepare your tooth (or teeth) for the procedure.

Tooth Prep

Prep work is usually very minimal. It typically involves etching the surface of the enamel to improve the strength of the bonding. In some cases, it may also require minor reshaping of the tooth. Most patients find the process completely pain-free and do not need a local anesthetic.

Bonding

Next, we apply a liquid solution to your enamel and begin to layer the tooth-colored composite resin onto the targeted area. We will sculpt and refine the material until it conceals the imperfection and takes the shape of your natural tooth. When we are satisfied with the result, we cure the resin with an ultraviolet light to harden it in place.

Finishing Touches

After the resin is cured, your dentist will make some final adjustments and polish the material to a smooth, shiny finish. In total, the dental procedure usually takes around 30 minutes to an hour.

Take a Look at the Incredible Results

While bonding is often used to touch up minor cracks and discoloration, it can also be used to rebuild a tooth’s structure. This dental patient had a substantially chipped tooth that was reconstructed using just composite resin. The results look completely authentic and blend in seamlessly with the color of the natural enamel.

How Long Does Dental Bonding Last?

The results of dental bonding vary from one patient to the next, depending on how well you care for your teeth and follow maintenance instructions. According to the Cleveland Clinic, bonding typically lasts 3-10 years and sometimes longer. If you are looking for longer-lasting results, you may want to consider veneers, as these have a lifespan closer to 10 years on average.

Maintaining Your Results

Avoid Dental Stains

The composite resin material will not be as stain-resistant as veneers or other porcelain restorations, so make sure to avoid dark-colored foods and drinks that can stain your new bonding material.

Be Careful Chewing

Dental bonding is durable but susceptible to damage, just like your natural teeth. You can prevent cracks and chips by not chewing anything that would cause you to exert too much pressure on your teeth.

Practice Good Hygiene

The aesthetics of your smile are nothing without a strong, healthy foundation. Care for your dental health by brushing and flossing on a daily basis and attending regular checkups at our Cary, NC, practice.

Visit Our Top-Rated Office

Are you looking for a dental practice you can trust to provide high-quality care? Our office is regularly rated five stars for the professional and friendly care we provide to our patients. To meet with one of our dentists and start your dental crown process, fill out our online form to request your consultation. You can also contact us by calling our office, serving Cary and Raleigh, NC, at:

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We Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Damaged or missing teeth undercut your health, comfort, and confidence. Thankfully, the advanced treatments available at Cary Prosthodontics, serving Cary and Raleigh, NC, can restore the appearance and function of your smile, radically improving your quality of life. After receiving implants, advanced dentures, or other dental prosthetics, you can once again eat your favorite foods, brush and floss normally, and laugh and smile without embarrassment. Take the first step towards a fully functioning mouth by scheduling an appointment with our prosthodontists. You can request a consultation by filling out our online form or calling our friendly team at:

Meet Our Doctors

We constantly strive to be the premier dental clinic in Southern Wake County for prosthodontic treatment and education. Cary Prosthodontics will continually strive for improved efficiency by incorporating advanced technologies, but the efficiency must also enhance quality and never decrease quality outcomes. Cary Prosthodontics will be a resource to all dental providers in the community for prosthodontic education, training, mentoring and expert opinions.

Brandon Kofford, DMD

Kevin Lim, DMD

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Location & Directions to Cary Prosthodontics

Cary Prosthodontics is conveniently located in Cary, NC. Our office is easily accessible, providing expert prosthodontic care in a comfortable setting. Whether you’re a new or returning patient, we’re happy to help with directions. Feel free to call us or use your preferred GPS for step-by-step navigation. We look forward to serving you at your next visit.

Address

1400 Crescent Green Ste 215, Cary, NC 27518

Working Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday: Closed