Bonding

San Jose general and cosmetic dentistry by Top Best *8* San Jose Dentists Specialists Centers - Jonathan H. Kim, DDS, Inc. offers dental bonding -- 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 person'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 Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Dental Bonding?

Advantages:
Dental bonding by San Jose general and cosmetic dentist -- Top Best *8* San Jose Dentists Specialists Centers - Jonathan H. Kim, DDS is among the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic dental procedures. Unlike veneers and crowns, which are customized tooth coverings that must be manufactured in a laboratory, bonding usually can be done in one office visit unless several teeth are involved. Another advantage, compared with veneers and crowns, is that the least amount of tooth enamel is removed. Also, unless dental bonding is being performed to fill a cavity, anesthesia is usually not required.

Disadvantages:
Although the material used in dental bonding offered by San Jose general and cosmetic dentist -- Top Best *8* San Jose Dentists Specialists Centers - Jonathan H. Kim, DDS is somewhat stain resistant, it does not resist stains as well as crowns. Another disadvantage is that the bonding materials do not last as long nor are as strong as other restorative procedures, such as crowns, veneers, or fillings. Additionally, bonding materials can chip and break off the tooth.

Because of some of the limitations of dental bonding, some dentists view it as best suited for small cosmetic changes, for temporary correction of cosmetic defects, and for correction of teeth in areas of very low bite pressure (for example, front teeth). Consult with San Jose general and cosmetic dentist -- Top Best *8* San Jose Dentists Specialists Centers - Jonathan H. Kim, DDS about the best cosmetic approach for your particular problem.

Acknowledgement: Information above is courtesy of WebMD.