Our blogs are designed to inform you about various cosmetic dental options. No one procedure is superior to another, per se. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of finding the right match for you. Teeth whitening is popular, but sometimes it’s not quite enough. One particular procedure – dental bonding – will not only brighten up your smile, but can cover over mild chips, fractures, or breaks.
Benefits of Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is typically a less expensive alternative to porcelain veneers. Bonding is great for people who don’t have as many overall flaws, but maybe just a few particular areas that they’d like to improve upon with their teeth. Of all of the procedures that can change your smile for the better, bonding is one option that will provide noticeable positive changes in as little as one office visit.
Dental Bonding Explained
Dental bonding is done with the same material used for filling cavities: composite resin. Composite materials are initially liquid and completely moldable until they are exposed to a curing light that permanently hardens the substance. Dr. Engelberg can expertly shape and color-match the bonding material to look like the surrounding tooth surfaces.
Teeth Whitening vs. Dental Bonding vs. Porcelain Veneers
There are similarities between whitening, cosmetic dental bonding, and porcelain veneers. Whitening and dental bonding are less expensive because of the fact that an outside lab does not need to fabricate materials for you, and the procedures are less time consuming. There can be downsides, however. Whitening doesn’t last as long, especially if you drink coffee or wine regularly. The composite resin used for bonding is less durable and more prone to stains than porcelain. Because of the quality of the materials, porcelain veneers can last three or four times longer than other procedures. However, when minor flaws are your only concern, dental bonding can be a fast and affordable solution which goes beyond teeth whitening.
ABOUT YOUR BUFFALO GROVE DENTIST:
Dr. Brent Engelberg and his highly-skilled team proudly serve patients and their families from Arlington Heights, IL, and all surrounding communities, including; Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, and the Northern and Northwest Chicago Suburbs. To learn more, schedule a consultation online, or call our office today at 847-259-8030.
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