More about Dental Bonding

If your tooth is chipped, decayed, broken, or discolored, the dentist will use dental bonding to rectify the problem. As stated above, the dentist will take composite resin to reconstruct the tooth, making sure the shape, size, and color do not deviate from the actual tooth. For a detailed look at how Dentist Spring performs dental bonding, look below:

1. Prepping You Up for the Procedure
If you have a chipped tooth, you will not require any extensive prepping. In most cases, you do not even need a dose of anesthesia. If your tooth is badly damaged, there is fracture near the nerve, or the tooth is sensitive, you will be required to undergo anesthesia. After the reason of why you need dental bonding is established, the dentist will choose a color for the composite resin that best matches the color of your teeth.

2. The Procedure Begins

The dentist will roughen the surface of the tooth and apply phosphoric acid to it. The phosphoric acid will remove the debris and open small bubbles to allow the false teeth to bond to the existing one. The dentist will apply a primer to wet the area and enable the adhesive to flow into the small tubules. After that, the dentist will apply adhesive bonding agent to allow everything to bond securely with each other. At last, the dentist will apply composite resin, blend it, and double-check it to make sure everything is in order.

3. The Final Check

Once the dentist is satisfied with his/her handy work, he/she will put you through another test called the bite test. The dentist will tell you to bite down on something to check if your all your teeth are biting uniformly.

The dental bonding procedure takes up to forty-five minutes, but depending on the extent of your chip or tooth decay, the time can extend to an hour. At Dentist Spring, we will ensure no one will be able to tell your fake teeth from your real one.

With our expert and highly qualified dentists in Saifee Family Dentistry, you will be in capable hands. If you think you might be interested in getting the dental bonding procedure done, contact us so we can tell you if the procedure is right for you or if another dental procedure will suit your needs.

Whatever you do, do not keep us waiting for that call, as the longer you make us wait, the longer you will have to go without a great smile!

Are any of the above mentioned signs familiar to you? If you recognize any of these symptoms, you need to schedule an appointment with Dentist Spring to have one of our qualified dentists have a look at your teeth and stop gum disease from becoming worse.
What is Gum Disease and How Treating it Prevents Other Diseases?

The first occurrence of gum disease is when plaque —a bacteria-laden and sticky film— forms around your teeth. According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 339,000 people reported to have gum disease and their delayed response to receive treatment led them to develop Type 2 diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, or complications at birth.

They also reported that people who did manage to receive treatment for gum disease on time made fewer visits to the hospitals. Moreover, their hospital bill was quite less too. People who have gum disease should immediately visit a dentist. People who do not have gum disease may increase their chance of getting it if they have bad dental hygiene habits. 

What is the Treatment for Gum Disease?

Dentist Spring advises people to regularly brush and floss their teeth, and keep up with their dental visits. If all the signs of gum disease are there, as it is too late to prevent it, you can reverse the problem by visiting the dentist. The dentist will clean below and above the gum line. This is known as scaling and root planning (SRP). To clean the teeth, dentists will use a dental cleaning tool called scalers to scrape the plaque away.

What Will Happen If You Do Not Treat It?

Failure to visit Dentist Spring will cause your gums to pull back from the teeth’s root. This will create a small pocket, which with time, will widen. The inflammation and infection will spread causing your tooth to fall out. If you already have chronic health problems, they will worsen if you leave gum disease untreated.

Stop ignoring the signs of gum disease and do something about it. Contact Saifee Family Dentistry to find out the extent of the damage caused to your teeth by gum disease. We will reverse the damage and have your teeth shining like new, but you have to promise us to take care of your smile afterwards.