Teeth Bonding – New Teeth Now!
What if you could get a new smile today? Look at your teeth in the mirror and see all the things you don’t like and then imagine walking into the dentist and leaving with a beautiful new smile a few hours later. Teeth bonding can do that for you. Dental bonding puts a new front on your teeth and transforms tooth shape, size and color.
Find out everything you need to know about teeth bonding.
What is teeth bonding and how do we do it. What about teeth bonding vs veneers? How can you get the best “dental bonding near me” and how long does dental bonding last? How much is dental bonding per tooth and, finally what about tooth bonding at home?
What is teeth bonding?
All of us have something we don’t like about our smiles. As an affordable alternative to veneers, cosmetic teeth bonding quickly repairs chips, decay, staining and uneven teeth. What is dental bonding? In teeth bonding, the dentist recontours misshapen teeth so that each tooth aligns with its neighbors and has a balanced bite with the opposing teeth. Next, the dentist will re-create the front of the tooth using lifelike composite resin. Once the newly bonded teeth are polished up, the result is a brand new smile. Composite bonding teeth can literally re-make a tooth and even an entire smile in one visit.
Teeth bonding vs veneers
Our patients who come in wanting a smile makeover are usually interested in both bonding and veneers because they are the two main ways of remaking a smile. What’s the difference between dental bonding vs veneers? Bonding happens in one visit, while veneers require several visits. Teeth bonding uses tooth-like composite resin material while veneers use layered porcelain. What about the differences in durability of teeth bonding vs veneers? Composite bonding lasts two to five years; however, veneers last significantly longer, between 5-15 years. We’ve actually seen veneers last as long as 25 years. Dental bonding vs veneers also varies in how long they stay pretty. Composite bonding teeth stain more easily than the porcelain of veneers. Staining is one of the main reasons patients elect to replace their bonding. When it comes to the cost of dental bonding vs veneers, dental bonding is significantly less expensive because it requires fewer visits, less materials and no dental lab fees.
Why do people choose teeth bonding vs veneers?
Composite is cheaper with immediate results. Why do people choose veneers then? Veneers are more durable and stay gorgeous longer. Click HERE to learn more about veneers.
Dental bonding near me
You’re excited to get a new smile and you know you want bonding. How in the world can you know if the dentist you found when you googled “Dental bonding near me” is a good one?
- First off, look for pictures of finished treatment not just reviews. Every website talks about doing beautiful work, BUT they don’t all show it. Does this “dental bonding near me” dentist show pictures of their beautiful work or just talk about it? If you don’t see pictures of real patients’ new smiles, that’s a warning sign.
- Does this “teeth bonding near me” dentist mention family dentistry or seeing children? If they see kids, they specialize in fast dentistry, not beautiful dentistry. Anyone who’s ever had to cut a kids hair can understand why it’s that way.
- Do they accept every insurance under the sun? If yes, then you can assume that they do not have the more lifelike resins and bonds for bonding. The most lifelike materials are, not surprisingly, also the most expensive. Furthermore, they have a very short shelf life. Only cosmetic dentists who spend their days re-constructing beautiful smiles for adults keep all the best cosmetic materials on hand.
- Will this “dental bonding near me” dentist schedule you for treatment without taking time to talk to you and figure out exactly what you’re picturing for your smile? A dentist who is in a hurry to drill is a dentist who spends his days doing simple dentistry. Lifelike cosmetic dentistry that lasts requires planning. People don’t all have the same vision for their smiles and not all dentistry is created equal.
If you want gorgeous results that last as long as possible, don’t simply search for “teeth bonding near me” and call the first dentist. Do a little detective work to figure out if that dentist doing “dental bonding near me” is going to do a good job.
Dental Bonding Changes More Than Smiles: Meet Chris
I’ll never forget the day I met Chris. Smart, smart guy. Hard working. He’d been trying to get a job for months and nobody would hire him. His mom eventually realized that people were passing her son over because of his visibly decayed teeth. Not having a job meant that he needed an affordable solution and he needed it fast. Being scared of the dentist also meant that he needed something to make it easy. Over the course of two afternoons, with the help of dental sedation, Chris got a completely cosmetic teeth bonding treatment and a new shot at success. Those moments are why I’m a dentist.
In my experience, most people underestimate the impact that ugly teeth have on their success until they repeatedly hit a wall either in their love lives or in their careers. It’s sad that good people with great qualifications are held back by their appearance, but it’s real. One of the most satisfying parts of my job is being able to help these people turn their lives around.
Before and After
How long does dental bonding last?
This is a great question because the answer is more complex that people realize. On the surface, the answer is simple: teeth bonding lasts two to five years on average. It gradually gets stained until people decide to replace it. But wait, there’s more! First of all, composite bonding lasts only as long as the bond that holds it to the tooth. Cheap materials bond more weakly and wear out faster. Finally, for composite bonding teeth to last as long as possible, they have to be made so that there is minimal stress on the composite bonding. This requires careful occlusal design and fine tuning. Many dentists create gorgeous bonding, but even the most beautiful bonding can be easily chipped and break if the occlusion isn’t right. Talk to your dentist about your bite and your occlusion. Well balanced bonding lasts longest. Imbalanced bonding dies young.
So Dental Bonding Doesn’t Last Forever?
No, it doesn’t. It is a short to mid-term cosmetic solution. The restorations don’t fail quickly, but they do absorb stain like regular teeth. Bonding teeth get permanently discolored when you lots of highly pigmented or dark foods. The benefit of cosmetic teeth bonding is that it gives instant results and that is the least expensive way of remaking an entire smile. The downside to dental bonding is that it doesn’t last 10-15 years like veneers and crowns do. It’s all about what each patient needs and wants.
How much is dental bonding per tooth
How much is dental bonding per tooth?
Teeth bonding costs per tooth approximately the same as a large filling. How much is teeth bonding for your front six or eight teeth? It is approximately 60% cheaper than veneers. In San Antonio, dental bonding is approximately $300-$600 per tooth and depends primarily on the quality of the materials and techniques used.
Tooth bonding at home
Tooth bonding at home is every influencer’s dream. What if you could get a completely new smile in a few hours from the comfort of your own home? No dental visits. No drilling. Not one shot. Less money. You’ll find kits on Amazon and DIY videos on Youtube and Instagram promoting tooth bonding at home. What could you possibly have to lose? Why do we even still have cosmetic dentists in these days of Amazon and ring lights???
Before you rush out to buy DIY Dental bonding kits, stop and think a minute about what you just read, particularly the “no drilling” part. The thing that makes cosmetic bonding lifelike is that it can create a brand new gorgeous tooth without adding thickness. Without drilling, tooth bonding at home doesn’t create room for the composite bonding and can only overlay resin on top of the tooth.
Tooth bonding at home makes teeth thicker. Thicker teeth puff out your lip in a weird, old lady with bad botox sort of way. Finally, the lifelike finish on professional teeth bonding relies on polishing drills that finish the composite bonding to a high luster. Without a dentist’s drill and skill, tooth bonding at home creates thick, blobby chicklet teeth that are as matte and “meh” as the gum itself. Feel free to try it at home if you don’t believe me. Just please keep my number close by for when you need my help fixing the mess.
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Whether you have teeth or not, you deserve a smile you can be proud of!
A beautiful smile changes how you look. It also changes how you live. Imagine laughing and eating freely with friends again! If you want to smile with confidence, we can help. Take the first step today. Schedule your consultation!
