Can you get composite bonding for crooked teeth?

Are you fed up with how your teeth look? Would you prefer a different smile? Do you wish there was an alternative to braces? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then you might want to consider composite bonding.

Also known as dental bonding or tooth bonding, composite bonding is a solution for minor dental damage or gaps between teeth. It is typically usually used for filling fractures or chips between teeth, and correcting discoloration. Depending on your specific needs, composite bonding can be applied to give teeth a more straight or even appearance in specific areas. This is achieved by attaching a composite resin to a tooth, reshaping it as it originally appeared. Cosmetically, the resin colour of the resin is matched to existing teeth, giving a natural visual impression.

Composite bonding can be applied to crooked teeth, primarily for mild to moderate misalignments. Its purpose is to reshape teeth by closing small gaps, and smoothing out overlaps, thus resulting in a straighter-looking smile. Composite bonding tends to last up to 10 years, although longevity will depend on your lifestyle and oral hygiene habits.

There are a number of advantages and disadvantages to composite bonding. It is a cheaper, faster and more painless process than crowns or veneers, typically completed in one session not lasting more than an hour. The affected teeth, furthermore, do not need to be removed, nor do they require a local anaesthetic. The shade can be perfectly matched as required, when colour resin is applied.

It is not, however, a solution in instances of severe crowding or misalignment, or where there is overbite or significant decay. It certainly should not be viewed as a suitable replacement for traditional orthodontic treatments. In more serious situations, alternative options should be considered, such as braces, dental veneers or clear aligners. Moreover, it is only available to patients aged 18 and over, with minor teeth gaps or misalignments.

If you are based in the North West and think you may require composite bonding in Chester, then call our advanced care team at Art of Dental Care today to set up an appointment.