Bonding Can Restore Your Chipped Tooth

Our teeth are strong, but they aren't immune to damage. Sports injuries, falls, biting into something hard, or other mishaps can lead to dental damage. If you have a chipped tooth, it is important to seek dental care for both the health and appearance of your tooth.

At the office of Dr. Kevin Midkiff in Lynchburg, VA, we offer cosmetic dentistry options including bonding, an easy and painless repair for a chipped tooth. With dental bonding, your smile will be back to its best in just one visit.

What is dental bonding?

Dental bonding uses a composite resin, tinted to match the color of your tooth, to repair and conceal minor chips, cracks, or other light damage. Bonding can be used for other cosmetic dentistry procedures such as evening spacing between teeth, filling cavities, fixing the appearance of a misshapen tooth, or concealing discoloration.

Bonding has the added benefit of restoring the health of your tooth, as chips can weaken the structure of your tooth and leave it more susceptible to bacterial growth and decay.

How can bonding fix my chipped tooth?

At our Lynchburg, VA, office, your dentist will use bonding to repair the health, structure, and look of your tooth. Your dentist will begin by lightly scuffing the surface of your tooth and applying a liquid abrasive to help prepare your tooth to adhere to the bonding material. Your dentist will use composite resin, tinted to match the color of your tooth, to fill in the chipped portion, molding it into the proper shape so it matches the rest of your teeth.

The resin will be cured under a special light, which hardens the material so it is permanent and durable. Your dentist will make any necessary touch-ups or adjustments to make sure the cured tooth looks natural and even before polishing the resin.

The procedure is quick and pain-free, with no anesthesia required. You can expect to be out of the dentist's chair within an hour, and you will be able to bite, chew and brush as normal the same day.

Don't let a chipped tooth keep you from smiling. Make an appointment with Dr. Midkiff in Lynchburg, VA, today by calling 434-239-8133.