Cosmetic Restorations- The Affordable Alternative to Ceramic Veneers

You may be unhappy with your smile and want to do something about it, however, you may not be able to make the investment in porcelain veneers. Ceramic veneers while giving you the smile of your dreams with their long term aesthetic results will make a dent in your bank account. Luckily for you, you have other options which will give you similar results while also keeping your wallet happy!

Enter ‘Dental Bonding’ also commonly called Cosmetic Restorations/ Tooth colour fillings. Bonding is a dental procedure where tooth coloured resin materials are used which can adhere to and shape your teeth. These materials are strong and available in many shades which can be customised to match your tooth shade as well as can be contoured to achieve the desired shape. And a big plus is that it can be completed in 1-2 sittings in the clinic without a lab.

Another reason to choose dental bonding is because it can improve the look of discoloured teeth when you do not want to go as far as veneers and bleaching has not given you the results you wanted. We can also use composite resin material to change the proportion of teeth, i.e., make them bigger or even close gaps and crooked teeth. Composite bonding is a great solution to gum recession which can result in gaps/ cavities below your gums or at the junction of your gums and tooth.

Dental Bonding can be done on any number of teeth from single tooth- most commonly the upper front lateral incisor tooth which can be small in size and called a ‘peg lateral’ or 6-8 teeth which can result in a smile makeover ! Composite reins are great procedures in terms of durability and can last several years IF taken care of well- this involves regular visits to your dentist for check-ups and routine cleaning as well as a thorough and consistent at-home oral hygiene routine. 

Once you visit our clinic, we will assess your teeth shade and contour , gum health and bite to assess if dental bonding is a good option for you. We will walk you through the process including the food you should be avoiding to prevent chipping of anterior bonded fillings as well as whether you need a night guard if you grind/ clench / brux your teeth. ( https://www.summitdentalclinic.org/blog/nightguard )

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