The cosmetic bonding procedure

Cosmetic bonding is used in limited cases to reshape individual teeth, close very small gaps and repair any slight defects, such as chips.

The cosmetic bonding procedure utilizes a composite resin and is used for a variety of structural as well as cosmetic purposes. One can draw a parallel between cosmetic bonding materials and a sculptor's clay. By using dental composite resin bonding your dentist can restore chipped or broken teeth, fill in gaps and reshape or recolor your smile.

The technology of cosmetic bonding is wonderful as far as the beauty that it can bring to your teeth. Still, with all that has been done, there are some limitations to the materials of which you need to be aware. If you take care of it well, it would be unusual to ever have to replace it, but some touch-up work would be normal after three to five years.