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Composite Bonding

Often used to improve the appearance of your teeth and enhance your smile. As the name indicates, composite material, either a plastic or resin, is bonded to an existing tooth. Unlike veneers or crowns, composite bonding removes little, if any, of the original tooth.

Bonding is a common solution for:   Fixing or repairing chipped or cracked teeth   Reducing unsightly gaps or spaces between teeth   Hiding discoloration or faded areas on the tooth's surface

Composite bonding has many advantages:
	It is a quick process, which typically takes not less than one hour.
	It does not reduce the tooth's original structure and is relatively inexpensive.
	Composite resins come in many different shades and provide better matching of shades to the natural color of your teeth.
	Composite bonds, however, are not as durable and long-lasting as veneers and crowns and may need to be re-touched or replaced in the future.
	Composite bonds stain more easily and therefore require proper care and regular cleaning. In order to ensure the longest possible duration of the bonding, composites should be brushed and flossed daily. Common staining elements include coffee, tea, tobacco, foods and candy.

Veneers

Veneers are thin, semi-translucent “shells” typically attached to your front teeth. Veneers are customized from porcelain material and permanently bonded to your teeth. Veneers are a great alternative to otherwise more involved dental procedures to improve the appearance of your smile. They are more conservative than a crown and last longer than bonded tooth colored composite material.

Common problems that veneers are used for:   Spaces between the teeth   Broken or chipped teeth   Unsightly, stained or discolored teeth   Permanently stained or discolored teeth   Crooked or misshapen teeth

Before Veneers After Veneers

Veneers are a great aesthetic solution to your smile that may even help you avoid orthodontic treatment. Subtle changes to your smile can be achieved with veneers, and in most cases, veneer application is completed in only two office visits.

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