If you are considering bonding or a white filling, Dr. Joseph Boulos and Dr. Julie Boulos of All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA can provide the services you need.
Cosmetic dentistry procedures can give you the attractive smile you want. Simple procedures correct damage that makes your teeth less perfect than you would prefer. Life is tough, and it can be tough on your teeth. Luckily, with bonding and white filling, Dr. Joseph Boulos and Dr. Julie Boulos of All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA can repair the damage that has been done often in only one visit to their office.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is usually resin or porcelain, applied to a tooth to make the tooth look more perfect. It can be to repair a chip or a crack, it can fill in excessive space between teeth and it can change the color of the tooth. It can even change the shape of a tooth. The bonding material attaches to the enamel of the tooth, is shaped, and is then fused with a UV light to create a natural-looking finish to the tooth.
After it is hardened, the dentist will polish it to give it a natural shine and floss between your teeth to make sure that everything is smooth. The color of the bonding material is chosen to match the teeth surrounding it for a natural appearance.
Bonding is not as strong as a natural tooth, so care must be taken to treat it a little more gently than your own teeth. Don't chew ice or hard candy. Avoid things that can stain your dental bonding, especially for the first 48 hours after it is attached. With good care, bonding can last for 5-10 years before it needs repair or replacement.
White Filling
A white filling is most often used when decay has been removed from a tooth. It is used to fill in the tooth so that no evidence of decay or repair to the tooth is obvious. It is used in place of metal fillings that are very visible in the mouth. The color of the white filling is matched to the natural color of your teeth. Today, many people prefer to have white fillings to give their teeth a flawless look. It is no longer considered a luxury and can be done as simply as a traditional filling.
If you have tooth damage that requires bonding or white filling, Dr. Joseph Boulos and Dr. Julie Boulos of All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA can provide the services that you require at their full-service office. To make an appointment for a consultation, call the office at 858-270-4904.