Who Does Composite Bonding?

When deciding whether you want to do composite bonding, it is important to make an informed decision and have all the necessary details before you make a commitment. This can include the dental practice and dentist you choose to do your treatment with.

To find out more information on the factors that can help you make your decision, read more.

What Is Composite Bonding On Teeth?

Composite bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure that involves the application of a tooth-coloured composite resin material to repair or improve the appearance of teeth.

The tooth surface is prepared by being shaved down slightly so the composite material can adhere to the natural tooth properly. The dentist will then bond the composite material to your natural tooth using a curing light. The dentist will often match the colour of the composite material to the colour of your natural teeth in order to provide a seamless and natural makeover.

Who Does Composite Bonding? General Dentist Or Specialists

Often, picking a good dentist can be a hard task. An individual’s smile can often be a personal and sensitive subject to them so it is important that you pick the right dental professional that has the knowledge and expertise to make you feel comfortable enough under their care.

General dentists can often perform composite bonding. It is not necessary that you find a specialist in order to get composite bonding as many dentists are licensed to perform cosmetic procedures on their patients. The procedure for composite bonding is relatively easy so any dentist that you choose to go to should be able to get you fast and effective results in just one day.

Sometimes trainee dentists and dental nurses may also be involved in your composite bonding journey. This is so that they can learn on the job and gain experience in the field. However, you should always make sure that the person who is applying your composite material and curing it is a professional with a license to do so.

Composite Bonding Procedure

The procedure involved in composite bonding is a fairly simple and straightforward process. Often, the procedure can be completed in just one visit and you can leave with immediate results that you are happy with.

The dentist will discuss the patient’s specific concerns regarding their teeth, such as chipped enamel, gaps, or discolouration.
The dentist will match the colour of the composite material to the patient’s natural teeth.
The tooth surface is thoroughly cleaned.
A putty-like resin is applied to the tooth surface.
The dentist carefully sculpts the resin to the desired shape.
The resin is cured with a special light source, which hardens and sets it in place.
Once set, the tooth is shaped and cleaned to give it a more natural-looking finish.
The procedure for treating a single tooth typically takes between 30 minutes to an hour to complete.
The patient can leave with immediate results that they are happy with.

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