Dental Bonding – Lansing, MI

Dental bonding is a non-invasive cosmetic dentistry treatment in which a dentist applies a tooth-colored material to a problem tooth and molds it to hide any aesthetic flaws. This material, known as composite resin, is most commonly used in filling cavities. However, because it can be shaded to match any color of tooth enamel, it can also conceal many cosmetic issues, including:

• Stains that don’t respond to whitening treatments
• Minor gaps between teeth
• Small but noticeable chips or cracks
• Slightly misshapen or stubby teeth

After a brief consultation to determine your eligibility for dental bonding, the whole process can usually be completed in just one short appointment.

First, your cosmetic dentist in Lansing uses a shade guide to select the shade of composite resin that perfectly blends in with or improves your natural tooth enamel. Then, your dentist applies the resin to your tooth in layers, sculpting it as they go to ensure the tooth achieves the desired shape, size, and proportion. Next, the resin is cured (hardened) into place with a special ultraviolet light. After making any final adjustments and making sure that you’re satisfied with your results, all that’s left to do is enjoy your new and improved smile!

Here are some of the reasons why our patients love dental bonding:

• The bonding procedure usually only takes an hour at most.
• The procedure is virtually painless. Most of our bonding patients do not even need their mouths to be numbed with local anesthetic beforehand.
• Bonding does not require as much enamel removal as crowns, allowing you to keep more of your natural tooth structure.
• Your results will look perfectly natural.
• Dental bonding is one of the most affordable cosmetic dentistry services available today.