Dental Bonding

Teeth can shift with age, and some patients have gaps between their teeth naturally. These gaps could impact smile confidence. Dental bonding improves the appearance of the smile by reducing gaps, covering chipped teeth and even hiding gum recession.

Bonding is performed using a composite material that matches the hue of the surrounding teeth. Dr. Frith preps the teeth with a unique solution to ensure the bonding material can properly adhere to the tooth. The resin is applied to the tooth and a light is used to set the material. Dr. Frith shapes the material to match the tooth for a flawless appearance.

Dr. Frith and the team at Masterpiece Smiles will provide instructions on caring for bonded teeth. With proper cleaning and care, dental bonding should last about a decade before it needs to be replaced. As long as there is no clenching or grinding during the day or at night, when the forces are worse and more distructive. If someone snores or has sleep apnea, they are more likely to have these destructive forces that break bonding material or a natural tooth.

If you want to protect your teeth at night or suspect a sleep issue, a nighttime sleep appliance that is designed to cover both top and bottom teeth can protect bonded fillings, crowns and your teeth from chipping or breaking.