Interested in restoring your smile in Evanston? Dental bonding may be the best option for you, particularly if you’re on a budget. So in this blog from Fischl Dental Associates, we’ll explore the basics of dental bonding, and what issues it can treat in Evanston.

How Does Dental Bonding Work? Explaining The Basics

Dental bonding uses a composite material to rebuild, reshape, and alter the appearance of your teeth. This tooth-colored material is made of a blend of advanced dental resin and glass powder, and will be perfectly matched to the color of your teeth.

This is the same type of material that’s used for composite, tooth-colored fillings. However, dental bonding does not involve filling cavities or holes in your teeth. Rather, the resin is applied to the exterior of the tooth. Then, a dentist like Dr. Paul Fischl, Dr. Marie Bradley Fischl, or Dr. Lorenzo Prieto will sculpt, trim, and adjust the composite material to improve the overall shape and appearance of your tooth.

Bonding is non-invasive and requires no enamel removal, offers fast results, and is one of the most affordable cosmetic dentistry options in Evanston, so it’s a good choice for patients who want to improve their smile without breaking the bank.

What Issues Can Dental Bonding Fix?

Dental bonding is very versatile, and is commonly used to treat a wide variety of cosmetic problems including: 

  • Minor chips – Small chips in the teeth can be filled with dental bonding as long as they only affect the outer layer of enamel. However, deep chips or broken teeth usually must be treated with a dental crown.
  • Misshapen teeth – Teeth that are small, pointed, or misshapen can be fixed with dental bonding, and reshaped to provide you with a more even smile.
  • Uneven teeth – Similarly to misshapen teeth, uneven teeth can be fixed with bonding. If one tooth is shorter than the rest, for example, bonding can be used to make it longer and ensure it fits in with your smile.
  • Gaps between teeth – If you have large gaps between your teeth, bonding may be a good option. By adding more tooth material to several of your teeth, your dentist at Fischl Dental can close these gaps. However, if you have very large gaps or gaps throughout your smile, orthodontic treatment may be a better option.

Stained teeth – Dental bonding can be used to cover up severe or internal stains that cannot be treated with traditional teeth whitening. The tooth-colored resin will cover up the stain and restore the appearance of your tooth.

Contact Fischl Dental Associates To Explore Your Cosmetic Dentistry Options

At Fischl Dental Associates, our dentists specialize in cosmetic care in Evanston, and we’re always standing by to help you get the smile you deserve. So don’t wait. If you’re considering dental bonding or any other cosmetic treatment, contact us online or give us a call at (847) 864-0822 to schedule an appointment and get started today.