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Teeth, and the enamel protecting them, are very strong. Unfortunately, they are sometimes not strong enough to avoid sustaining small flaws, such as chips and cracks. Even just one small flaw can affect the whole look of a smile, making it seem less healthy, and the smiler less happy. Fortunately our Beverly Hills dentist can use dental bonding to repair slightly damaged teeth and perfect the smile.
What is dental bonding?
Dental bonding material is a composite resin, or type of plastic, that matches the color of the teeth. Some experts recommend patients have their teeth whitened beforehand, so they can choose a composite resin material to match.
How is dental bonding placed?
Our expert in dental bonding in Beverly Hills must first prepare the affected tooth. This is done by etching and abrading the enamel. The tooth will then be coated in a conditioning liquid. Both of these steps will help the material adhere better. The putty-like resin is applied next, and molded to the right shape. Once perfect, it is hardened into place with a curing light or laser. The result is then polished so it looks exactly like the rest of the tooth. Patients can then leave the office with a perfect looking and dully functional tooth.