A quick, effective way to refresh your smile
Dental bonding uses a tooth-coloured composite resin, the same material used for composite fillings, that is applied directly to the surface of your teeth and shaped to blend naturally with your smile. It is designed to look and feel like healthy, natural enamel. Bonding is commonly used to repair chipped or cracked teeth, close small gaps, reshape uneven teeth, and cover minor stains or discolouration.
At Trinity Family Dental, our team, including Dr. Srikanth Lingamaneni, Dr. Hardik Patel and Dr. Kaustubh Gandhalikar, is proud to help patients throughout Trenton achieve simple, natural-looking improvements to their smile.
What Are the Main Benefits of Dental Bonding?
When it comes to restoring your teeth or achieving the smile you want, you have several options to choose from, and the right one depends on your specific needs. We’re happy to walk through all of your options, along with the pros and cons of each, during your appointment so you can make the choice that’s right for you. In the meantime, here’s what makes dental bonding stand out:
Budget-Friendly
More complex treatments, such as veneers or orthodontics, come with a higher cost, which makes sense given the complexity of the results they deliver. But for smaller touch-ups on a tooth or two, dental bonding offers a simple, affordable alternative.
Ideal for Minor Fixes
If you’re picturing a more dramatic smile transformation, a more comprehensive plan involving veneers, crowns or orthodontics is likely a better fit. But for small, targeted changes, dental bonding remains one of the easiest and most straightforward solutions available.
The dental bonding process is simple and straightforward
Whether you’re getting dental bonding to restore a tooth or for purely aesthetic reasons, the process is still the same. Here’s what you can expect at your dental bonding appointment:
Preparing the tooth
First, your neighbouring teeth are protected with a thin film of plastic called a dental matrix. This matrix is slipped between your teeth and shields the adjacent tooth from any stray preparation gel or composite resin. Next, the dentist will carefully clean and dry your tooth and apply a mildly acidic gel for a few seconds to give the bonding a rough surface on which to adhere.
Applying the composite resin
Once the acidic gel is cleaned away and the tooth is dried once more, the composite resin is applied. The dentist will pick a resin that matches your teeth for a natural-looking finish. Composite resin is applied in layers, and a special blue light is used to cure each individual layer for maximum strength and durability.
Finishing touches
After checking your bite, your dental bonding is complete. As a final touch, the dentist will give your tooth a quick polish so it looks beautiful and natural. You may even forget which tooth was repaired. We’ll make a note in your chart, and at future exams, the dentist will give some special attention to the bonded tooth to check for any wear and tear.
Cost of dental bonding in Trenton
Dental bonding is used for such a wide range of reasons that it’s hard to give a ballpark estimate without learning more about your needs and examining your teeth. That said, dental bonding typically costs approximately $250 to $600 or more per tooth without insurance. Many insurance plans help cover dental bonding, especially when it’s needed to restore a broken or damaged tooth, which can bring your out of pocket cost down to around $60 to $120 per tooth.
- How many teeth need bonding.
- Whether new x-rays are required.
- How much composite resin the treatment requires.
- Where the affected teeth are located in your mouth.
- Your current overall oral health.
Many insurance plans help cover dental bonding, especially when it’s needed to restore a broken or damaged tooth. No dentist can give you an accurate quote over the phone. After an examination, we’ll provide you with a clear, personalized quote so you can make an informed decision.
Contact us today
To schedule an initial consultation and exam.
Your dental bonding consultation will include an examination of the tooth or teeth you’d like to address, as well as your overall bite, gums, and surrounding soft tissues. We want to see how the tooth in question looks and functions within the context of your whole smile. Before we plan your bonding treatment, we want to understand the health of the tooth and, most importantly, what you’d like to achieve, so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, dental bonding is typically painless. Since little to no enamel is removed, anesthesia usually isn’t needed unless the tooth requires some minor shaping or drilling.
With proper care, dental bonding can last anywhere from 3 to 10 years, depending on your oral hygiene, diet, and habits such as teeth grinding or biting on hard objects.
Yes, composite resin can stain with frequent exposure to coffee, tea, red wine, or tobacco. Unlike porcelain veneers, bonding is more prone to staining, though touch-ups are simple and affordable.
Most bonding procedures can be completed in a single visit, typically within 30 to 90 minutes per tooth depending on the complexity of the repair.
Many insurance plans provide coverage for dental bonding when it’s used to restore a damaged or broken tooth. Bonding done purely for cosmetic reasons is less commonly covered, so it’s best to check with your provider.
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