{"id":111,"date":"2020-09-23T15:48:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T15:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2020-09-23T15:49:19","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T15:49:19","slug":"what-can-cosmetic-bonding-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/what-can-cosmetic-bonding-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"What Dental Issues Can Cosmetic Bonding Fix?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Smiling_3__1600875071_30908.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112\" width=\"287\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Smiling_3__1600875071_30908.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Smiling_3__1600875071_30908-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Smiling_3__1600875071_30908-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people who have minor dental issues never go to the\ndentist because of concerns regarding time and cost. However, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/dental-bonding.html\">cosmetic bonding\ntreatment<\/a>, there is a quick and affordable way that your dentist can fix\nimperfections. Wanting to make improvements to your smile shouldn\u2019t mean that\nyou need to commit to long, expensive treatments. Continue reading to learn\nmore about the benefits of cosmetic bonding and what dental issues it can fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Benefits of Cosmetic Bonding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bonding uses a composite resin to correct cosmetic problems.\nIt can be shaded, sized, and shaped to match or enhance the natural color and blend\nin with the rest of your smile. Here are some of the benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Minimally Invasive:<\/strong> Bonding is placed\ndirectly over your existing tooth enamel and is completed it just one visit.\nYour dentist prepares the surface of the tooth by etching the enamel with\nroughing gel and then coating it with a conditioning treatment so that the\nbonding material sticks to the tooth. Your dentist will then pick a shades that\nbest matches your smile and mold the resin into place. The molding is then hardened\nusing a special ultraviolet light.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Affordable:<\/strong> This is one of the easiest\nand most affordable cosmetic dental procedures out there and it can be done in\njust one visit, unlike other effective treatments like veneers and crowns.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Effective:<\/strong> Cosmetic bonding can solve a\nwide variety of issues and lasts for many years before it needs to be touched\nup or replaced. On average, tooth-colored bonding tends to last anywhere from\n4-8 years. This depends on the location, bite, and your eating habits.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Issues Does Cosmetic Bonding Fix?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This modern cosmetic procedure can fix the following problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Gaps:<\/strong> If you are self-conscious about having\nsmall gaps between your teeth, cosmetic bonding is a viable solution. Bonding\ncan fill these small spaces to give you a natural-looking gap-free smile.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Misshapen Teeth:<\/strong> Many patients have teeth\nthat are smaller or larger than others due to a variety of different reasons.\nBonding can easily smooth over these differences and make your smile appear more\nuniform.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Chips and Cracks:<\/strong> Dental bonding can\neasily help to repair small chips and cracks, restoring your tooth to its natural\nstate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Protect Roots:<\/strong> If you have gum recession\ndue to vigorous brushing or another issue, your tooth root can become exposed\nand lead to pain and sensitivity. Your dentist can fill this space with bonding\nand protect your roots from further issues.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any of these cosmetic issues with your smile, dental\nbonding is a great, affordable solution. Having small problems repaired is\neasier than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/meet-dr-kern.html\">Dr. Joe Kern<\/a>\noffers a variety of cosmetic options, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/dental-bonding.html\">dental bonding<\/a>,\nat his practice in Grafton, ND. He earned his doctorate at The Ohio State\nUniversity and has been practicing dentistry for over two decades. For more information\non how cosmetic bonding can benefit your smile or to schedule an appointment\nwith Dr. Kern, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (701)\n352-2013.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people who have minor dental issues never go to the dentist because of concerns regarding time and cost. However, with cosmetic bonding treatment, there is a quick and affordable way that your dentist can fix imperfections. Wanting to make improvements to your smile shouldn\u2019t mean that you need to commit to long, expensive treatments. 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