Dental Bonding – Fort Smith, AR
Treat Imperfections and Enhance Your Appearance
Are you feeling self-conscious about dental flaws or worried that others will judge you for the way your smile looks? Even minor blemishes in your enamel can negatively affect your self-esteem, but thankfully, Dr. Lopez can treat imperfections and enhance your appearance with dental bonding.
Continue reading to learn more about this popular cosmetic service, and feel free to contact us for additional information or to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose New Smile Dental for Dental Bonding?
- Dentist with 30+ Years of Experience
- Customizable, Tooth-Colored Materials
- Insurance Welcome & Flexible Financing Available
What Is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding is a versatile way to address one or more aesthetic concerns in your teeth, such as chips, cracks, mild gaps, stubborn stains, or somewhat worn-down or stunted enamel. This procedure involves placing color-matched, putty-like composite resin directly onto your teeth in layers to repair or cover damage and discoloration.
Then, Dr. Lopez molds it into the ideal shape, and our team hardens the material with a special ultraviolet curing light so that it bonds directly to your enamel. The result is lifelike and blends seamlessly, delivering beautiful results that can last 5 to 10+ years if cared for correctly.
Who is a Good Candidate for Dental Bonding?
Potentially, anyone who wants to fix dental flaws might benefit from this procedure, but that doesn’t make it the best way to meet everyone’s unique needs. For instance, this treatment bonds to healthy enamel, so it may not be recommended for those who have suffered more severe tooth decay, disease, or injuries. It’s also worth noting that this is a convenient and effective way to address many similar concerns as veneers, but it is usually a more cost-effective method. That means it might be ideal for those wanting to upgrade their grin on a budget.
Our team will examine your mouth and discuss your smile goals and concerns, then recommend an appropriate treatment plan based on our findings.
The Benefits of Dental Bonding
There are several advantages to getting dental bonding in Fort Smith, including:
- Lifelike results. The materials are color-matched to your smile to blend in seamlessly.
- Enhanced confidence. Fixing dental flaws can boost your self-esteem so you can put your best foot forward.
- Easy aftercare. Preserving the results can be as simple as implementing a twice-daily at-home dental hygiene routine, choosing foods carefully, and visiting our team every 6 months for a routine checkup and cleaning.
- Improved oral health. Fixing even minor chips, cracks, and stains can prevent additional damage and discoloration. You’re also more likely to brush and floss consistently to maintain the results, which helps keep your mouth clean.
- Cost-effective. This is a versatile way to address one or more concerns at a lower price point than other treatments, such as veneers.