Bonding and White Fillings

Bonding is a clear choice for patients with cracks, gaps, fillings, or discoloration. It typically lasts for over ten years and is safe and affordable.

Those with silver amalgam fillings may want to consider white fillings as an easy improvement to your smile.

Bonding can be used to correct minor cosmetic flaws, which is why your dentist might recommend this treatment for teeth that are chipped, discolored, or have gaps between them. It may also be used as a temporary measure until more extensive restorations can be done.

White fillings are most often recommended for restoring the primary (baby) teeth. Since these teeth aren't permanent, they don't need to be fixed with durable materials like gold and porcelain crowns. Composite fillings can also be used for baby teeth, but your dentist may only recommend them if the tooth has minor decay or there is not enough healthy tooth left to prepare a shape conducive for placing a crown.

The process of bonding is relatively straightforward. First, your dentist will clean your teeth and apply a mild etching solution to roughen the surface. This helps the bonding material adhere better to your tooth's enamel. Your dentist will then brush on a thin layer of resin (or another type of dental adhesive) and press a composite resin into the teeth.

Please note that when this procedure is used to restore primary (baby) teeth, it does not involve any numbing procedures. Your dentist will apply a protective shield over your lips and gums, so you do not swallow or inhale any of the resin or adhesive they use.

Dental bonding is an entirely reversible treatment that requires little preparation of the tooth surface. It is also much less expensive than other cosmetic treatments such as dental veneers.

Castlebury Dental is a leading provider of general and cosmetic dentistry in the greater Eagle, Idaho area. We have many years of experience in providing dental bonding treatments for our patients, and we can help you achieve a smile that feels great and looks even better! Contact us today for more information and to schedule a consultation.