Bonding, Ottawa-Glandorf, OH

The tooth is prepared for the procedure by lightly etching the surface and applying a bonding agent. Once the bonding agent is cured, a composite resin material is applied and sculpted into the desired shape by the dentist. Once set, the resin is trimmed, smoothed and polished to a natural appearance.

The tooth bonding procedure can often be completed in a single office visit, and can improve the appearance of a tooth significantly. However, since the composite resin used is not as strong as your natural tooth enamel, it is more likely to stain, chip or break than natural teeth. Bonding typically lasts three to five years before need of repair.