Dental Bonding
Chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth can have a negative impact on your appearance and self-confidence.
Bonding is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that conceals these imperfections and brings balance to your smile.
Dr. Andy Maples has extensive training in cosmetic dentistry and offers dental bonding at West Lake Dental in Loveland, CO.
Find out why so many patients enhance their smile with this affordable cosmetic option.
How Does Bonding Work?
Conditions Addressed by Bonding
There are several different reasons why patients may choose dental bonding. This dentistry procedure can address:
Dental Discoloration
Deep dental staining cannot be corrected with teeth whitening. In these cases, bonding is an excellent way to brighten the smile and eliminate discoloration.
Chips and Cracks
Whether you chipped a tooth in an accident or developed small craze lines in the enamel over time, dental bonding can cover these flaws and add symmetry.
Minor Misalignment
If the teeth are slightly overlapped or crooked, bonding can give the illusion of proper alignment. In fact, bonding is often referred to as "instant orthodontics".
Gapped Teeth
Small gaps can be addressed with a bonding procedure by closing the spaces between the teeth with bonding material. Patients with large gaps may need to consider orthodontics.
Learn more about this cosmetic dentistry treatment at our Loveland practice...
Dental Bonding Treatment Process
Maintaining Your Results
On average, dental bonding results last between five and seven years. To maintain your results as long as possible, follow a few simple guidelines:
Extremely hard foods like popcorn or nuts can damage the bonding material. Additionally, dark-colored foods and beverages can stain the resin material and darken your smile.
Biting your nails or chewing on ice can cause the bonding material to chip or break. Patients should also steer clear of chewing on pencils, pen caps, and similar items.
Brush and floss daily as you normally would. We recommend using a soft-bristled brush and a nonabrasive toothpaste. Note that whitening pastes contain harsh ingredients.
Routine dental care is essential for maintaining oral health. During exams and cleanings, your dentist can assess the treated teeth and address any issues.
"I'm Glad I Found Them." Read Our 5-Star Reviews
M Day
2020
I am always nervous about seeing a new dentist, however hands down I would recommend West Lake Dental to all of my family and friends. The staff and especially Dr. Andy Maples were very caring, knowledgeable, and took all the time I needed to explain what was happening. Gems like this can be hard to find, and I’m glad I found them!
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Timothy Hruby
2020
Andy and company were great. They really set you at ease and try to get to know you and provide you with all the information. You go over every approach and the pros and cons of each one, allowing you to make an accurate decision. Couldn't ask for a better team to take care of my teeth and mouth in general.
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