Dental Bonding
A small chip, a stubborn gap, or a tooth that just doesn’t match the rest of your smile can be fixed in a single visit with dental bonding. Dr. Ben Young hand-sculpts a tooth-colored composite directly onto your natural enamel, then polishes it to a smooth, lifelike finish. There are no impressions, no lab waits, and almost no removal of healthy tooth structure—just a noticeably better smile by the time you walk out of our Sandy office.
Overview
Intermountain Smiles is proud to offer a wide range of services to help our patients achieve and maintain their best smiles.
One such service we specialize in is Sandy dental bonding. This simple yet effective solution, which we conveniently perform at our Sandy, Utah office, can not only transform your smile but also boost your confidence—all in just one visit.
So why wait? Please schedule an appointment today, and let us help you smile bright with dental bonding!
What is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure that involves applying a tooth-colored resin material to your teeth to improve their appearance. We then harden this material with a special light, bonding and blending it seamlessly with your natural teeth.
There are many advantages to choosing dental bonding as your preferred cosmetic treatment:
- Quick and Painless: Dental bonding is a minimally invasive procedure that can be completed in a single visit, usually lasting 30 minutes to an hour. It requires little to no anesthesia and causes minimal discomfort.
- Cost-effective: Compared to other cosmetic procedures such as veneers or crowns, dental bonding is relatively affordable. It also requires less preparation of your natural teeth, making it a more conservative option.
- Versatile: We can use dental bonding to address various cosmetic concerns, including chipped or cracked teeth, discoloration, gaps between teeth, and even as a replacement for traditional amalgam fillings.
- Natural-looking results: The resin material used in dental bonding is precisely matched to your natural tooth color, resulting in a seamless and natural-looking smile.
The Benefits of Dental Bonding
The Dental Bonding Procedure
Before the procedure, our experienced dental team will thoroughly examine your teeth to determine if dental bonding is the best treatment option for you. If so, we will begin by selecting the appropriate color of resin material to match your natural teeth.
Following that, we prepare your tooth surface by lightly etching it to create a rougher texture, which allows the resin to adhere more effectively. Fortunately, this step is painless and requires no anesthesia.
Once your tooth is prepared, we will apply the resin material in layers, shaping it to achieve the desired result. We then use a special light to harden each layer before moving on to the next.
After all the layers are applied and hardened, our dental team will sculpt and polish the resin to give it a natural shine. The result is a beautiful, durable tooth that seamlessly blends in with your smile.
Aftercare for Dental Bonding
Dental bonding requires minimal maintenance, but taking good care of your bonded teeth is important to ensure they last as long as possible. Here are some aftercare tips:
- Avoid staining foods and drinks: Like natural teeth, bonded teeth can become discolored by certain foods and drinks. Try to avoid or limit consumption of highly pigmented foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, and red wine.
- Quit smoking: Smoking is not only harmful to your overall health, but it can also cause discoloration of your bonded teeth.
- Practice good oral hygiene: Brush and floss regularly to keep your bonded teeth clean and healthy. This will also help prevent any staining or discoloration.
- Schedule regular check-ups: Continue visiting our office for routine check-ups and cleanings to maintain the health of your bonded teeth.
Let's talk about your dental bonding.
Dr. Ben Young and our team welcome patients from Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, Lehi and Alpine.