Cosmetic dental bonding has been around for years, yet it is one of the cosmetic dental procedures that is the least known about. Recent advances have increased the strength, durability, and longevity of bonding restorations, but the heart of the procedure has remained the same, and continues to produce great, natural-looking results.
Bonding is pretty simple compared to other cosmetic procedures. Tooth colored filling material, called composite resin, is applied to your teeth in order to create a more visually pleasing smile. Bonding material can be molded and shaped to achieve outstanding results.
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implant True-or-False Quiz
We have discussed the basics of dental implants and facial collapse in many of our past blogs. Were you paying attention? Sheridan dentists, Dr. Cody Coon, Dr. Justin Coon, and Dr. Donald Coon, would like to challenge you to a quiz on dental implants. Questions Q1. True or false – Dental implants are only for… Read more »
A Quiz on Porcelain Veneers
Do you have porcelain veneers on any part of your smile, or have you ever considered them? They are one of the most versatile cosmetic dental treatments out there. Few other single procedures answer to so many different issues at the same time. In fact, porcelain veneers are so efficient at covering over a multitude… Read more »
Give your Teeth Less Space
What do Sir Elton John, Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Letterman, and Madonna have in common? They are all proud wearers of diastemas. Diastema is the clinical term for a space between two or more teeth. Diastemas are most obvious when they occur prominently between the top two front teeth. While the aforementioned public figures may flaunt… Read more »
Clear Braces Straighten Teeth with Peace of Mind
Even someone who you see as having perfect teeth may harbor personal issues with their smile. None of us is entirely without flaws. However, severely crooked teeth may require orthodontic treatment to avoid complications such as jaw issues or impossible dental hygiene. Some patients are fortunate enough to qualify for a type of innovative orthodontics… Read more »
Are you a Cosmetic Dentistry Candidate?
Look in the mirror. What do you see? Without being too hard on yourself, there are probably some things about your appearance that you wish you could change. Some are unrealistic. It’s important to recognize that not a single one of us is perfect. That said, your smile has obvious importance when it comes to… Read more »
Are you Whitening your Teeth Too Often?
White smiles are nothing new. Many people are meticulous with maintaining a brighter grin. Others don’t realize the need for whitening until they see a picture of themselves and find their teeth appear much duller than they’d realized. Is this you? The American lifestyle isn’t kind to teeth. Wine, coffee, soda, berries, tobacco, and plain… Read more »
“Bonding” with your Teeth when Minor Flaws Frustrate You
Thanks to continual evolution and newly developed technology in preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, advanced techniques and materials are available to you, the modern day dental patient. Sheridan dentist Dr. Donald Coon has maintained, restored, and made over many smiles. One simple, relatively inexpensive, and highly effective aesthetic procedure is cosmetic dental bonding. Minimally invasive, dental bonding covers… Read more »
Oil Pulling: An Unusual Way to Enhance Dental Health
There are certainly homeopathic remedies that are not based in scientific facts. Yet some mysteriously work wonders. Is it the placebo effect? Or are there just nuances to our health that we still don’t understand completely? Regardless of these questions, when something works for you, it works. Oil pulling is one example of a do-it-yourself… Read more »
Sheridan Dentist Answers FAQs About Dental Implants
According to research from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 69% of adults over the age of 35 have lost at least one permanent tooth. By age 74, over 26% of people have lost all of their teeth. The road to advanced tooth loss can begin with a single missing tooth. At Grinnell… Read more »