Kelley Family Dentistry
Matthew P. Kelley, D.D.S., P.L.L.C.
Matthew P. Kelley, D.D.S, P.L.L.C.
Darrel D. Dreke, D.D.S., P.S.
22002 64th Ave. W., Ste 2A
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Conveniently located off I-5 at the 220th St. SW Exit
(425) 771-3505
E-mail us: doctor@kelleyfamilydentistry.com
Enamel Bonding
Dental Services
Bonding is a process in which tooth colored materials are added to the enamel of the tooth. These materials come in many different shades to match the tooth color. The bonding material is applied and shaped to match the contour of the tooth, it is hardened by a beam of light, and then polished to a natural sheen.
How costly and time consuming is a bonding treatment?
The cost of bonding is generally only 25% to 50% the cost of a cap. The cost is usually based on the expertise of the dentist and the time involved. Bonding is usually performed in only one visit.
Will I need novocaine to have bonding performed?
In most cases no injection of novocaine is necessary because very little tooth is actually cut. The tooth is merely cleansed thoroughly and a mild conditioning solution is applied. The bonding materials are then delicately placed on the outside of the tooth.
Little special care is needed. You should avoid chewing hard candies. Gel toothpastes and alcohol may affect the finish of the bonding. However, the finish is easily touched up if necessary.
No, none of the materials that are applied to the tooth during bonding are harmful. In most cases, the tooth itself does not have to be cut. The bonding materials can even be removed, if necessary, and the tooth will be unchanged.
No one can estimate how long a particular bonding will last, but most experts now feel that bonding can be expected to last 6-10 years. The newest bonding materials will probably last even longer. If a bonding should fail, it can always be redone on a tooth.
- Fractured or chipped teeth
- Stained or discolored teeth
- Large spaces or gaps between teeth
- Covering gold that shows through old caps
- Rotated or crooked teeth
- Replacing stained fillings in front teeth
- Replacing silver fillings in certain cases
- Reshaping malformed teeth
- Tetracycline stained teeth
- Straightening teeth in some cases
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