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Dental
Services
:: Introduction
:: Tooth Restorations
:: Tooth Sealants
:: Porcelain Veneers
:: Inlays / Onlays
:: Tooth Bonding
:: Dental Implants
:: Extraction
:: Tooth Bleaching
:: Dental Bridges
:: Dental Crowns
:: Dentures
:: Root Canals
:: Cosmetic Dentistry
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Ask us about general or cosmetic dentistry at our dental office in Morgan Hill, CA, 408.778.3384.
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Dental Services
Tooth Bonding
Bonding can be used as a restorative procedure for teeth that are chipped, cracked, discolored or misarranged, and is an alternative to veneers.
How does it work?
The tooth is prepared for the procedure by lightly etching the surface and applying a bonding liquid. Once the liquid sets, a plastic resin is applied and sculpted into the desired shape by the dentist. Once set, the resin is trimmed, smoothed and polished to a natural appearance.
Considerations
The bonding procedure can often be completed in a single office visit, and can improve the appearance of a tooth significantly. However, since the plastic resin used is not as strong as your natural tooth enamel, it is more likely to stain, chip or break than natural teeth. Bonding typically lasts three to five years before repair is needed.
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