7 Ways Dental Bonding Can Improve Your Smile In Arlington

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry

Fort Worth Cosmetic Dentist

Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Fort Worth area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the Arlington Family & Cosmetic Dentistry dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry.

The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is sturdy and tooth-colored. It is applied to the teeth while soft, like putty, and then it’s hardened or set with a special light. The material bonds with the tooth and can then be shaped and polished.

Dentists will usually consider the option of bonding when 1) decayed, 2) chipped, or 3) cracked teeth need to be repaired.

4) Large spaces between teeth can be filled with bonding material, and 5) roots can be protected by bonding after gums recede.

6) Discolored teeth can also be improved using the bonding process and, since the material is easily shaped, teeth can be made to 7) look longer or just have the general shape changed. Bonding is often used along with teeth whitening as part of a total smile makeover.

Hi. I’m Dr. Ratcliff of Stephen Ratcliff: Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington.  My practice offers the following services:

Dental implants
Dentures
Porcelain veneers
Invisalign clear braces

And more! So, if you are in the Mansfield TX, Bentley Village, or Cook’s Meadow area and are in need of dental care or have cosmetic dentistry questions, please give us a call at 817-274-7875.

We hope to hear from you soon!

Dr. Stephen Ratcliff
Stephen Ratcliff: Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
909 W Mitchell St
Arlington, Texas
817-274-7875

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The following website was used as source material for this blog:
https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-bonding#1, accessed on Mar. 7, 2013