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What Is Dental Bonding? Everything You Need to Know

If you are concerned about chipping, discoloration, or minor misalignment, dental bonding treatment in Dallas may be the best option for you. This fast and painless process uses a tooth-colored resin material on the surface of your teeth. The dentist can then sculpt the material as necessary and use a special light to harden it. The Dental Bonding Procedure The dental bonding process is simple and usually all done in one visit. The first step is having a consultation where your dentist will examine your teeth and say yes or no if dental bonding is a solution for your dental needs. If bonding is selected, the dentist will roughen the tooth surface and then apply a conditioning liquid to allow the resin to adhere. After the conditioning process, the dentist can then mold and sculpt the resin to the desired shape. Once the dentist is happy with the shape of the tooth, they use a curing light to harden the bonding material. After it sets, it is skimmed down, polished, and finally matched ...