Composite bonding is a plastic material called resin. The bonding process involves etching the tooth surface with a conditioning solution that allows the bonding material (composite resins) to adhere. To match your own teeth, your dentist carefully blends various color resins so the bonded tooth will look completely natural. After application, your dentist will contour the resin into the proper shape and harden it using a special light or chemical process. Your dentist then smoothes and polishes the bonded tooth so that it appears natural.

What can composite bonding accomplish?

• Closes spaces between teeth.
• Lengthens small or misshapen teeth.
• Replaces fractured edges of front teeth.
• Masks unsightly stains or other discolorations.
• Takes one appointment to complete the procedure.