| Bonding |
| Bonding is the alternative option to having veneers. It can be used to improve the appearance of a chipped, stained, or cracked tooth. The advantage of bonding is that it usually takes one office visit to complete. The tooth is coated with a bonding liquid that the dentist molds into the shape of the complete tooth. When ready, the set liquid is tripped and polished to look like a natural tooth. However, the disadvantage of bonding is that the resin is not as strong as veneers, and can chip or crack more easily. Also, the resin has been found to absorb stains more easily than veneers and natural teeth. An average bonded tooth usually lasts 3-5 years. |
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| Drs. Garry & Bella Levingart Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry |