Bonding is something dentists do regularly and can be done with little inconvenience.
It takes between a half hour and an hour to bond one tooth. Those who need bonding on more than one tooth may need additional appointments.
Bonded teeth can be used fairly soon after the procedure although you may need to avoid hard foods for a few days.
Bonding a tooth starts with the dentist roughing up the tooth's surface. This will help the compound stick to the tooth better. A conditioning liquid will be applied that will also help the material stick to the tooth.
Then, the bonding material is applied. It looks like putty and is molded and smoothed to fit your tooth shape.
You will then sit under a bright laser or light with your mouth open for the light to harden the material. The dentist may finish by polishing the bonded tooth.
Dental bonding is one of the less expensive oral medicine procedures. Every dental office sets its prices but bonding a tooth ranges from $300 to $600 in cost for those without insurance. It is typically covered by insurance. We will provide you with transparent pricing and out-of-pocket costs before the procedure.
A bonded tooth has a lifespan of 10 years but some will last much longer. They function as your other teeth where you can eat and chew as you did before you damaged your tooth. This is a good choice for teeth that are broken and chipped.
