Pros and Cons of Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is the application of custom-tinted composite resin to teeth and hardening it. This treatment is useful for numerous cosmetic goals, including concealing tooth damage or stains and reshaping or building up misshapen or broken teeth. Like other treatments, bonding has both pros and cons.

Bonding Pros

The speed with which bonding can be done is a major advantage, letting patients gain results in just a single short visit to our West Hollywood cosmetic dentist. Bonding is also inexpensive compared to many other cosmetic options. The procedure works for concealing not only chips and cracks but also stains, both internal and external. Finally, a lack of invasiveness makes bonding very tolerable.

Bonding Cons

The composite material used in bonding can become discolored over time, especially with exposure to substances like coffee, tea, wine and tobacco. It also may last only a few years before requiring replacement. While bonding works for many stains, it may be less effective than veneers or crowns for some cases of heavy discoloration.

Patients can help their bonding results last longer by avoiding staining foods and habits and taking care to brush and floss every day and get regular check-ups. By scheduling a consultation with our expert in dental bonding in West Hollywood, patients can find out if this procedure can deliver the results they seek.