When it comes to dental issues, you’ve got minor problems. You think to yourself, I’m just one chipped tooth or little gap away from a beautiful smile, but you don’t do anything about it because while your issues may be small, you assume the fix will cost big. That’s where you might be wrong. As you read here, you’ll learn about cosmetic bonding, a versatile procedure that can remedy a variety of problems at an affordable price.
What is Cosmetic Bonding?
Cosmetic dental bonding is a procedure in which a dentist hardens and applies a tooth-colored composite resin – similar to filling material – to a tooth to improve its appearance. The resin is shaped, polished, and shaded according to the surrounding teeth to provide an attractive, uniform look.
Cosmetic Bonding – What is it Good For?
Because of its versatility and ease of installation, cosmetic bonding can address a number of problems including:
- Chips and cracks: Even a small thing like one little chipped or cracked tooth can make a patient self-conscious. Cosmetic bonding allows you to get your confidence back by reshaping the tooth and disguising the imperfection.
- Gaps: You may think you need severe work, but a narrow enough gap with no other alignment issues can be solved with a little bonding! Adding composite resin to the neighboring teeth can lessen the gap size.
- Cavities: Remember old-fashioned metal fillings that were not only unsightly but also gave away your dirty cavity secret(s)? No more! The same composite resin used in cosmetic bonding can be used as a tooth-colored filling.
- Discoloration: If you’ve got that one stubborn tooth that just won’t shine like its counterparts, bonding is an easy fix as it can cover stained teeth quickly and more easily than a mere cleaning.
How Expensive is Dental Bonding?
Depending on the complexity of the procedure and the number of teeth being worked on, dental bonding typically ranges from $100-$500 per tooth.
Dental insurance may cover some of the cost of the procedure if it restores oral health, but if it’s strictly cosmetic, bonding may not be covered.
Some practices offer in-house financing or special plans to help with costs.
For minor imperfections like cracks, chips, stains, gaps, and cavities in your smile, you don’t have to break the bank or spend a lot of time to get a fix. With cosmetic dental bonding, patients have an adaptable, affordable solution to these issues.
About the Dentist
For more than 13 years, Dr. Deval Parmar has combined her passions of art and science into a successful dental practice in the McKinney community. Dr. Parmar and her team at Archway Dental can help perfect your smile with cosmetic procedures including bonding, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and more. If it’s a routine checkup or something more serious, they’ve got you covered there, too. Visit them online or call their office at (972) 972-4646.