Love Your Smile In The Details

Durable Restoration For Daily Function

Dental bonding is more than just a cosmetic touch-up. It is a structural repair where we utilize a biocompatible and tooth-colored resin that bonds microscopically to your enamel. This material is incredibly malleable and allows us to expertly sculpt it to fill spaces, rebuild lost tooth structure, or reshape a tooth that feels out of place. Once hardened, it becomes a durable part of your dentition.

Preparing for Your Appointment

Tooth bonding is a simple treatment that requires very little preparation. If you are interested in restoring your damaged or discolored tooth with composite resin, you will first need to schedule a consultation with our team. During your visit, we’ll tell you more about what to expect from the bonding. 

Anesthesia is usually only necessary if your tooth is decayed or if it is damaged close to your nerve. However, in most cases, tooth bonding can be comfortably completed without it. If you will require anesthesia, our dentists can discuss your options in advance of your treatment.

The Recovery and Aftercare 

One of the benefits of bonding is that there is no recovery! However, if for some reason you needed to receive anesthesia or your mouth was numbed you will need to wait for those effects to subside before resuming all normal activities. Luckily, this will not impact your schedule and you can even go back to work when you’re done.

Maintaining Your Restoration

Taking care of your bonded teeth is as simple as practicing good dental habits. Brush at least twice a day, floss once a day, and avoid things that could discolor or chip the bonded material. Cigarettes, coffee, red wine, and other staining agents can affect both resin and natural teeth.

Getting Accustomed to Your Bonded Tooth

Your bonded tooth may feel different under your tongue right after your appointment. You may also notice the composite resin material when you speak or chew. But don’t worry, these sensations are temporary. You will quickly adapt to the way that your bonded tooth feels. Our patients usually forget about it entirely after a few days! 

Considering Your Restoration Options

While dental bonding is an excellent choice for many minor cosmetic flaws, it's important to consider other restoration options that may be more suitable for you if your flaws are more severe. For example, if you have significant chips, cracks, or other structural issues, a porcelain veneer or a tooth crown might be a better choice. When visiting Aspenwood, you can rest assured that we take the time to carefully evaluate your unique situation to recommend the most effective treatment for your smile.

Perfect Your Smile With Bonding

Ready to find out if dental bonding can accomplish your smile goals? To arrange a free initial consultation with our experienced team, please call Aspenwood Dental. We have been practicing in the Denver area for many years, and we look forward to helping you achieve the smile of your dreams!

Precision Artistry in Four Steps

Our process is designed to be transparent and comfortable so you know exactly what is happening every step of the way:

• Custom Shade Blending: We don't just pick a color. We carefully blend resins to match the exact translucency and shade of your surrounding teeth.
• Surface Conditioning: We gently prepare the tooth surface to ensure a bond that is strong and lasting.
• Sculpting and Shaping: This is where our expertise shines. Your provider applies the resin in layers and sculpts it by hand to recreate the natural anatomy of your tooth
• Final Polishing: We finish by smoothing the material to a high gloss to ensure it feel indistinguishable from your natural enamel.

Is Dental Bonding Right For You?

If we decide that bonding is the right approach to enhance your smile wants, we’ll examine your teeth to confirm whether or not you are a suitable candidate for this type of restoration. Bonding will be suitable if you have good oral health, which includes healthy gums and teeth free from decay or disease, and want to correct minor cosmetic concerns.

A Few Factors to Consider

• If you are known to clench or grind your teeth, bonding might not be the most durable option.
• Bonding material can be color-matched to your natural teeth, but it may not be a perfect match, especially if your teeth are significantly discolored.
• While bonding can significantly improve your teeth’s appearance, it may not be a permanent solution.