Composite Bonding & Fillings in Maple Grove, MN
At Colbert Family Dental, we take a conservative approach to dental care, focusing on treatments that preserve your natural tooth structure for as long as possible. Composite bonding and fillings are excellent examples because they are minimally invasive and cost-effective solutions for repairing and enhancing your smile.
The Benefits of Composite Bonding
Composite resin is a tooth-colored material used to restore decayed teeth, improve cosmetic appearance, and change the color or shape of teeth. This process is called dental bonding and creates a virtually invisible smile repair because the material blends perfectly with your natural tooth shade,
Compared to dental crowns and veneers, composite bonding is a straightforward and affordable process that also preserves more tooth structure. It's ideal for minor cosmetic smile improvements because it produces excellent results without the cost or commitment of more extensive procedures.
Bonding is also reversible because it doesn’t permanently alter the tooth's structure and can be removed with no damage to your natural teeth.
Aesthetic Issues Addressed by Bonding
At Colbert Family Dental, we use composite bonding in numerous ways:
- Repair chips or cracks
- Close gaps between teeth
- Reshape irregular teeth
- Conceal discolored teeth
- Extend short or uneven teeth
- Protect exposed tooth roots
The Process for Getting Dental Bonding
If you have a busy schedule, composite bonding is convenient because we can typically complete the process in one appointment. While not as durable as other dental restorations, bonding can last several years with proper care before it may require touch-ups or replacement.
Composite bonding at our Maple Grove, MN, dental office involves several steps:
- Consultation — A thorough evaluation to discuss your dental concerns and determine if bonding suits your needs.
- Preparation —Minimal tooth preparation, often without the need for anesthesia.
- Application — Applying, shaping and sculpting the material onto the tooth.
- Curing — Curing and hardening the material with a special light.
- Polishing — Adjusting and polishing as needed to ensure that the repair blends seamlessly with your smile.
Tooth-Colored Composite Fillings
Cavities develop due to acids in the mouth that create a soft spot on tooth enamel, leaving behind a tiny hole or opening. Without treatment, the decay gradually penetrates the tooth’s layers until it reaches the nerve and causes a toothache. Treating a cavity promptly with tooth-colored composite fillings restores the tooth and stops further decay in that area.
Composite vs. Amalgam Fillings
Composite tooth fillings offer several advantages over silver amalgam for several reasons:
- Aesthetics — These fillings match your natural tooth shade and are virtually invisible.
- Strength — Composite fillings bond directly to the tooth, providing additional support.
- Conservative — Less tooth structure needs to be removed than with amalgam fillings.
Enhance Your Smile with Composite Bonding and Fillings
Ready to enhance your smile? Call (763) 424-4544 to schedule an appointment with us at our Maple Grove, MN, dental office. Whether it's for composite bonding or tooth-colored fillings, we're here to help you achieve a smile that's healthy, beautiful, and uniquely yours.
We proudly serve patients from all surrounding communities, including Osseo, Champlin, Anoka, Brooklyn Park, and beyond.
