Bonding and White filling
Bonding is a popular method to enhance the aesthetics of your smile. Bonding can be used to correct cracks or gaps in teeth, as a filling after a cavity has been removed, or to cover up stains or discolored teeth.
A composite resin is used on the affected tooth or teeth. It is molded and sculpted over an adhesive gel that is placed on the tooth. After the resin has been applied a blue light is used to harden the resin, which is then polished to give you a fresh, new smile.
Bonding is an obvious improvement over unsightly silver amalgam fillings. With the advancements in dental technology, bonding usually lasts for over 10 years. It is a safe, affordable, and attractive solution for many dental problems.
After having a cavity treated:
Once a cavity is treated and a restoration (filling) is placed, you may experience short term cold or biting sensitivity. This is due to several factors, the anesthesia (numbing), the cavity bacteria being removed (drilled), and the conditioner being used. Because cavities are caused by bacteria that produce acid that decays the tooth, all of the decay must be removed (drilled) and this will irritate the nerves inside the tooth. Compare this to having a sore on your arm, it becomes sensitive when you clean the area, but rapidly gets better.
A composite resin is used on the affected tooth or teeth. It is molded and sculpted over an adhesive gel that is placed on the tooth. After the resin has been applied a blue light is used to harden the resin, which is then polished to give you a fresh, new smile.
Bonding is an obvious improvement over unsightly silver amalgam fillings. With the advancements in dental technology, bonding usually lasts for over 10 years. It is a safe, affordable, and attractive solution for many dental problems.
After having a cavity treated:
Once a cavity is treated and a restoration (filling) is placed, you may experience short term cold or biting sensitivity. This is due to several factors, the anesthesia (numbing), the cavity bacteria being removed (drilled), and the conditioner being used. Because cavities are caused by bacteria that produce acid that decays the tooth, all of the decay must be removed (drilled) and this will irritate the nerves inside the tooth. Compare this to having a sore on your arm, it becomes sensitive when you clean the area, but rapidly gets better.