What is Bonding?

Bonding, also known as composite bonding, is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can be used to repair chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth. Bonding can also be used to fill in gaps between teeth, protect the root of a tooth, or as an alternative to silver amalgam fillings. At Dr. Edderai's office we have been using bonding as the only means for teeth fillings for the past 12 years. Bonding takes approximately 30 minutes to one hour in a single visit to our office.

The Bonding Procedure

We begin by selecting a shade of composite resin (bonding material) that is closest to the shade of your teeth. Then, Dr. Edderai abrades the teeth and applies a liquid that helps the bonding material adhere to the teeth. The composite resin is then applied to the teeth, smoothed into the desired shape, and hardened with a high intensity light. After the resin has hardened, Dr. Edderai makes the final touches and polishes the tooth until it resembles the other teeth. Dr. Edderai can repair multiple teeth during a single visit.