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Oct
Take Your Smile to a New Level with Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Is your smile lacking aesthetic appeal due to stained, chipped, or gapped teeth? These problems can be easily fixed through cosmetic composite bonding. Dental bonding is a quick, affordable, noninvasive cosmetic treatment that can enhance your smile’s appearance instantly. Working with an experienced dental team is key to favorable, successful treatment. These FAQs from our patients at Smile Today Dental in Glenview, Illinois, provide greater insight into dental bonding procedure.
What is dental bonding?
It only takes one chipped, stained, or cracked tooth in a prominent position to ruin your smile’s aesthetics. Bonding is a cosmetic procedure that uses tooth-colored resin material to conceal flaws in your smile that mar its beauty. By applying the resin material to your teeth and molding it accordingly, we can hide these blemishes naturally to give your smile a smooth, polished appearance. Bonding can also be used to conceal small gaps between teeth, make a small tooth larger, or widen a thin tooth to improve your smile’s symmetry.
How long does a bonding procedure take?
That depends on the number of teeth you’d like to fix. On average, most bonding treatments can be completed in one dental visit. By scheduling a bonding treatment, you’ll likely leave our office with a beautiful new smile you can proudly show off.
Does dental bonding hurt?
No. The bonding process is virtually painless. There’s no need for anesthesia or tooth alteration for bonding treatment. There’s also no downtime with bonding so that you can return to your normal activities immediately after your procedure. Some people experience sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks after bonding. These symptoms are temporary and can be relieved with OTC medication.
How soon can I eat or drink after completing my treatment?
You can eat and drink as soon as the resin material has dried on your teeth. Just be careful of temperature changes in your mouth, as your teeth may be sensitive for a few days after your treatment.
Dental bonding before and after real patient images
- Patient presented with uneven and disproportionate front teeth and lateral incisors
- Placed composite bonding to add length, volume, and close gaps to make the four front teeth look balanced
- Patient was very happy with results
- Patient presented with chipped, slightly gapped, and uneven front teeth
- Placed composite bonding to add length, close gap, and even teeth
- Patient was very happy with results
- Patient presented with a midline diastema and shorter lateral incisors
- Added length to lateral incisors and closed gap with composite bonding
- Patient was very happy with results
- Patient presented with smaller and disproportionate canines and lateral incisors
- Placed composite bonding to reshape teeth to a more favorable size
- Patient was very happy with the results
- Patient presented with lightly stained and uneven teeth
- Patient did in-office ZOOM whitening and followed that with composite bonding to brighten and create a more symmetrical smile
- Patient was extremely happy with results and was excited to smile with their teeth again
- Patient presented with a midline diastema
- Placed composite bonding to close the gap
- Patient was very happy with the results
- Patient was unhappy with shape and size of their teeth
- Placed composite bonding to achieve a beautiful and well-balanced smile
- Patient was very happy with the results
How do I take care of bonded teeth?
Just brush and floss like normal and see your dentist bi-annually for routine exams and cleanings. Good oral hygiene is the secret to strong, healthy teeth – bonded or otherwise.
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New Patients: 847-440-3331 | Existing Patients: 847-486-0111
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Is the process of dental bonding permanent?
No, bonding is not permanent, but it can have lasting results if you take good care of your teeth. With proper dental care, your smile can retain its beautiful appearance for 5 to 10 years, after which the treatment will need to be repeated. We also recommend eating a healthy diet and stopping bad habits like chewing on ice, biting nails, and using your teeth like tools to protect your bonded teeth.
Who offers cosmetic composite bonding near me?
Look no further than Smile Today Dental in Glenview, IL, for dental bonding treatment. Call us today at 847-440-3331 to schedule an appointment with our team.
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Dr. Evelyn Kidonakis has been treating patients for over 30 years. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago College and its School of Dentistry and the Levin, Crabtree, and Practice Growth Institute Programs. She is educated and has hands-on training in areas such as direct cosmetic bonding, porcelain veneers and Lumineers, Invisalign orthodontics, occlusion, and facially-generated treatment planning. Dr. Kidonakis is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Jinyoung “Anny” Yoo has studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and New York University Langone Dental Medicine in San Diego, CA. She has received hands-on training in Botulinum toxin and training in Invisalign orthodontics. Dr. Yoo holds membership in the ADA, Chicago Dental Society, and Illinois State Dental Society and a Fellowship in the AGD.
