To replace old or amalgam restorations 'silver
fillings.'
To restore teeth abrasion areas (notched areas at
gumline). Covering these areas helps prevent cavities,
root sensitivity and improves tooth appearance.
To reshape crooked teeth.
To restore chipped teeth.
To improve or change the color of permanently
discolored teeth.
Appearance: Available in
variety of colors and shades, composite bonding can be
made to look like your natural tooth.
Strength: Composite
bonding produces a filling that supports a tooth, making
it less likely to break.
Tooth conservation:
In composite bonding, only a small amount of natural
tooth structure is removed.
Reduced anesthesia
required: Bonding usually does not require
anesthesia unless decay is present. Your teeth can be
restored with little or no discomfort.
Economics:
Composite bonding is affordable compared to more
expensive procedures like full crowns or veneers.
First, the decay (if present) is
removed and a protective coating might be placed inside
the tooth. The tooth then is etched with a
mild acidic solution. This roughens the enamel surface
and allows the bonding material to adhere to the tooth.
Then a bonding agent is applied to the etched tooth
surface.
A shade of the filling material is chosen that
matches your natural tooth. Finally, the bonding
composite is placed and shaped to match to contour of
the natural tooth. In most cases, the dentist will use a
curing light to help harden the material. The surface of
the composite is then smoothed and polished to achieve a
natural luster and
appearance.
It's true that
composite bonding fillings wear faster than 'silver
fillings' especially on chewing surfaces of back teeth.
Although not as strong as crowns or veneers, with proper
care a bonded restoration may last for years before
requiring touch up or replacement.
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and Implant Dentistry 3909 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach,
FL 34217 (941) 778-2204 Cosmetic Dentist serving Bradenton, Holmes Beach, Anna
Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key and
Sarasota
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First, the decay (if present) is
removed and a protective coating might be placed inside
the tooth. 
The tooth then is etched with a
mild acidic solution. This roughens the enamel surface
and allows the bonding material to adhere to the tooth.
Then a bonding agent is applied to the etched tooth
surface.
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