Cosmetic bonding is often used to repair a minor physical defect on a tooth that has been affected by a chip or a minor dental fracture. This type of treatment might also be employed to repair a tooth suffering from a minor case of dental attrition or a natural minor deformation in the face of the tooth enamel.
This simple outpatient treatment calls for Dr. Charles W. Hobart II to match the surrounding tooth enamel with a special dental resin. Once it has been shaded, applied, and shaped Dr. Charles W. Hobart II will harden the cosmetic bonding material with a special ultraviolet light. This will effectively bond it in place to restore the tooth’s natural appearance.
The cosmetically bonded area might be slightly influenced by dark beverages and dental stains from tobacco use for the first few days after the treatment. It’s best to abstain from these things or to drink dark beverages through a straw.
While the dental resin will not subject to tooth decay, you will still need to brush and floss the tooth to help maintain the overall health of the tooth. This calls for brushing your teeth twice and flossing once each day.
It’s also important to attend your routine dental checkup at Dr. Charles W. Hobart II’s dental clinic. This will remove all traces of plaque and tartar from your teeth and also includes a dental polishing treatment. This will help maintain the health of your mouth and the overall appearance of the cosmetically bonded tooth.
If you are in the Bluffton, South Carolina, area and you have a tooth with a chip or minor physical defect with one of your teeth, you should call 843-757-2828 to set up a consultation appointment at First Dental of Bluffton.