Dental Bonding in Annandale, VA

You can't always avoid accidents. For example, you might trip or bite into something hard that chips your tooth. Your tooth might also get stained by certain foods, drinks, or an illness. This is why Dr. Harshit Aggarwal and Dr. Leonel Perez perform dental bonding, a treatment used to correct these small cosmetic flaws. An easy, effective process, dental bonding uses composite resin to mask discoloration, fill gaps between teeth, lengthen a tooth, or even improve the shape of a tooth. For an effective way to improve your teeth, schedule a consultation at the Center for Dentofacial Aesthetics in Annandale, VA to learn more about dental bonding.

At Center for Dentofacial Aesthetics, dental bonding can yield a number of advantages for patients in Annandale, VA striving to optimize the look and usability of their teeth. These benefits comprise:

• Addresses little cosmetic imperfections, such as cracks, chips, and stains
• Provides a lower-cost alternative to more intensive dental services, such as crowns or veneers
• Needs only minor enamel reduction, maintaining the existing tooth structure
• Swift and comfortable procedure
• Enhances tooth size, shape, and placement
• Enhances the strength and stability of weakened or worn-down teeth
• Provides lasting outcomes
• May renew a person's self-confidence regarding their smile

Dental bonding may help with cracks, chips, gaps, discoloration, tooth length, and more. Bonding is a more affordable cosmetic treatment and can usually be performed in a single appointment. It also doesn’t need prep work like crowns or veneers; however, it is not as strong and typically does not last as long. Dental bonding is good for minor cosmetic flaws, but if you require bigger improvements, a different restorative or cosmetic treatment may be better. During your appointment, Dr. Aggarwal will listen to your needs and concerns and then discuss your best treatment options.

After bonding and contouring, you should refrain from consuming staining food and beverages (like tobacco, coffee, and tea) for 48 hours. The bonding material can stain and chip, so do not bite down on hard objects such as ice cubes, pens, and fingernails, and brush your teeth as soon as possible after eating. Bonded and contoured teeth need to be cared for like natural teeth with regular flossing and brushing. Bi-annual cleanings at Center for Dentofacial Aesthetics will help to remove stains from the composite resin. With ideal care, dental bonding may last up to ten years. During your annual dental exam, we will help you decide if your bonding and contouring procedure should be done again to refresh your appearance.