What Is Dental Bonding and Reshaping?

Hate to smile? With options like dental bonding and reshaping, your dentist can help you love your smile again. Dr. Joseph Reed at cosmetic dentistryArlington Dental in Arlington, TX, offers a full range of dental services, including dental bonding and reshaping. Here's everything you need to know about bonding and reshaping.

Dental Bonding Overview

Bonding is the application of tooth-colored resin materials using a special light, which bonds the materials to the teeth to transform a patient's smile. Bonding is routinely used to repair teeth that are chipped, decayed or cracked. Bonding is also used to improve the appearance of discolored teeth and close gaps between teeth.

Benefits of Dental Bonding

Bonding can usually be done in one office visit. Very little tooth enamel is removed with bonding procedure, which gives it an advantage over options like dental crowns and veneers. 

Tooth Reshaping Overview

Tooth reshaping is a procedure that involves removing some of the enamel in order to change the shape, surface or length of one or more teeth. Tooth reshaping is an effective method to correct dental imperfections, such as: smoothing out pits or bulges in a tooth's enamel, adjusting irregular tooth shapes, fixing small chips and adjusting the length of the teeth.

Benefits of Tooth Reshaping

Tooth reshaping is an inexpensive way to enhance your smile. There is generally no discomfort during the procedure and anesthesia isn't required. In some cases, tooth reshaping can make teeth look straighter and eliminate minor overlapping.

So, what are you waiting for? If you want a better-looking smile, this is your chance! Call Arlington Dental at (817) 303-5700 to schedule a consultation in Arlington, TX. Remember, a better life starts with a better-looking smile.