Improving a Smile
Common Dental Procedures To Improve Your Smile
Getting the perfect set of teeth can be as simple or as hard as you want it. There are those who will go for teeth whitening in order to achieve the desired bright smile. Others will not be good candidates for whitening procedures because they have crowns or fillings in their teeth. In such cases, the dentist may recommend other procedures like veneers and dental bonding. Both procedures have been shown to be effective and give an instant smile makeover with no hassles. Let’s review them in more detail below.
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Dental Bonding
The other procedure that is an excellent choice if you suffer from damaged teeth is dental bonding. Teeth bonding Barrie is common because it is a fast and effective way to restore one’s smile. With bonding, a composite resin is used to cover the chipped or broken teeth. Bonding can also be used to cover gaps in between teeth or reshape teeth that don’t look even. This procedure can also be recommended if you have discolored teeth.
Bonding is done by applying a resin on the affected area and then using a special light to harden it. Before the resin is applied, the surface is roughened so that the bonding material can properly adhere to it. The resin must be molded and reshaped to appear just like your real teeth. This is a procedure that can be completed with just one visit. Once the material hardens, it results in a nicely polished surface.
Dental Veneers
Veneers can be used to provide a suitable cover for discolored, chipped or cracked teeth. It’s a quick way to improve your smile by getting a durable protective layer that is hard to stain and easy to achieve. There are different types of veneers that your dentist can use.
Porcelain veneers are quite common. These ones are fitted directly on your teeth and require two dental appointments to get done. During the initial visit, the dentist will take a mold from your teeth to the laboratory in order to make the perfect fit. The cost of porcelain veneers can vary from $900 to $2,500 per tooth. The good thing about this type of veneers is that they can last up to 15 years or more.
Composite veneers are another popular option which most people prefer because they can be bonded to your tooth in just one visit. They do not last as long as porcelain veneers but you can have them for up to 7 years when properly cared for. They also cost much less than porcelain veneers. Your composite veneer can cost $250 per tooth.
WHY BONDING IS BETTER THEN OTHER PROCEDURES?
A Dental Filling
Bonding is preferred to other dental procedures like fillings because it appears more natural. The material used in bonding is designed to look just like real teeth. However, a dental filling is likely to cost you much less than bonding.
A Suitable Procedure for you
If you are smoker consider quitting because the material used in bonding is porous and will yellow with time if you keep up the habit. Ask your dentist to recommend a suitable procedure depending on what you’d like to achieve.
We are a Family Friendly Practice
At Chapnik Dental Office, we provide family dentistry services. Toronto and Barrie dentist, Dr. Adam Chapnick works with every child to build trust and comfort through the entire dental visit process.
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