Cost of Bonding

The cost of bonding varies depending on the number of teeth that are repaired.

If you should have any questions regarding Bonding, please e-mail Dr. Parenti.
He will be happy to reply to your questions.

Bonding, also known as composite bonding, is a
cosmetic dentistry procedure that can be used to
repair chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth. Bonding
can also be used to fill in gaps between teeth
(Fig. 1 and 2), protect the root of the tooth, or as an
alternative to silver amalgam fillings (Fig. 3 and 4).
Bonding takes approximately 30 minutes to one
hour in a single visit to the dentist.

The Bonding Procedure

The dentist begins by selecting a shade of
composite resin (bonding material) that is closest
to the shade of your teeth. The dentist abrades
the teeth and applies a liquid that helps the
bonding material adhere to the teeth.

The composite resin is then applied to the teeth,
smoothed into the desired shape, and hardened
with a high-intensity light. After the resin has
hardened, the cosmetic dentist will make the final
touches and polish the tooth until it resembles the
other teeth. If more than one tooth is being repaired,
it may take several visits to the cosmetic dentist in
order to achieve the desired results.