Dental bonding is a cosmetic treatment that is often referred to as “additive.” This is because rather than removing tissue to improve your tooth’s appearance, which is what we do with contouring, we will add what looks like more tissue. This is possible with the use of a material called composite, which is made of synthetic acrylic resin. Fortunately, we can color-match the resin to match your tooth for a beautiful, undetectable application. We will put the composite over the target site and mold it to the desired shape. To set the material, we will use a special curing light and then polish the entire area for a natural finish.
We may craft a particular shape, lay the composite flat, or use it to fill an open space. Bonding is often appropriate for the following:
Dr. Peddicord offers a complete range of preventative, cosmetic, and restorative dental procedures as well as high quality dental prosthetics. Dr. Peddicord can answer your inquiries, and provide the services you need to maintain the health, beauty, and function of your teeth. To schedule an appointment at Peddicord Family Dentistry, please contact us at 515-963-3339. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office proudly provides general and cosmetic dentistry services to patients from Bondurant, Polk City, Elkhart, Alleman, and Cambridge.
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