{"id":58,"date":"2020-11-11T23:34:12","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T23:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/?p=58"},"modified":"2020-12-11T23:36:32","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T23:36:32","slug":"cosmetic-dental-treatments-problems-bonding-can-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/11\/cosmetic-dental-treatments-problems-bonding-can-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Common Problems Cosmetic Bonding Can Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Is there anything you dislike about the way your teeth look? Many individuals are dissatisfied with the shape, color, or alignment of their teeth. However, they may hesitate to pursue cosmetic dental treatments because they do not want to go through a long and costly procedure. Dental bonding<\/a>, also called cosmetic bonding or direct bonding, may be the ideal solution for these people. In this blog post, we will discuss what dental bonding is and some of the issues it can correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Dental Bonding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental bonding involves molding a tooth-colored resin onto teeth. The resin is composed of a mixture of glass, plastic, and other materials that work well with the human body. Your dentist can shade-match it to blend in seamlessly with the natural color of your teeth. Many people view dental bonding as a cost-effective alternative to porcelain veneers. The procedure for bonding is noninvasive and usually takes less than one hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Problems Dental Bonding Can Correct<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental bonding is an effective solution for many mild to moderate aesthetic imperfections in teeth, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaps Between the Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have a small gap between a couple of your front teeth, you might not need braces or clear aligners to correct it. Dental bonding can make one or both of the teeth that surround the gap appear to be wider, thus closing the empty space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chipped Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have ever had a \u201coops\u201d moment that resulted in a chipped front tooth, dental bonding may be able to help. Your dentist can mold it over the damaged tooth, thus restoring our smile\u2019s original appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discoloration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A professional teeth whitening treatment from your cosmetic dentist in New Haven is able to address most types of dental staining. However, some types of discoloration are more stubborn than others. For example, white spots due to fluorosis or teeth that are dark due to certain medications may require a different approach. Dental bonding can hide the discoloration and provide your teeth with a more uniform appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Decay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the past, dentists always used a mix of metals called silver amalgam to repair cavities. Many patients dislike how the dark color of the amalgam interferes with their smile\u2019s natural beauty. Your dentist may be able to replace those old fillings with tooth-colored ones \u2014 which are made out of the same composite resin material that is used for dental bonding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to say goodbye to your teeth\u2019s aesthetic imperfections? Dental bonding may be the best way to accomplish that goal! A personalized consultation with a cosmetic dentist will help you determine if it is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Haven Dental Group has four locations throughout our county, including one right here in New Haven. Our talented team of dentists offers a range of cosmetic treatments, including dental bonding, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and more. To learn how we may be able to enhance the appearance of your teeth, contact us<\/a> at 203-941-6619. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Is there anything you dislike about the way your teeth look? Many individuals are dissatisfied with the shape, color, or alignment of their teeth. However, they may hesitate to pursue cosmetic dental treatments because they do not want to go through a long and costly procedure. Dental bonding, also called cosmetic bonding or direct bonding, may be the ideal solution for these people. In this blog post, we will discuss what dental bonding is and some of the issues it can correct. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-58","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60,"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58\/revisions\/60"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}