composite

Bonding Your Way to a Beautiful Smile!

What is bonding? The application of a tooth-like substance to change tooth shape or color, increase size, or repair a defect. Bonding is a multi-layered process in which durable, enamel-like composite plastic is applied to the tooth, then exposed to a special light to harden or "cure" the bond. Is bonding painful? It’s usually a painless procedure. Since very little tooth reduction is require (and so, minimal drilling), bonding is [...]

Bonding Your Way to a Beautiful Smile!2023-12-22T15:12:47-08:00

Composite Fillings

What is a composite resin (white filling)? A composite resin is a tooth-colored plastic mixture filled with glass (silicon dioxide). Introduced in the 1960s, dental composites were confined to the front teeth because they were not strong enough to withstand the pressure and wear generated by the back teeth. Since then, composites have been significantly improved and can be successfully placed in the back teeth as well. Composites are not [...]

Composite Fillings2023-05-09T12:12:34-07:00
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