Dental bonding can help eliminate the gap between your front teeth.

Are you tired of looking at that small gap between your front teeth but don’t want to undergo a lengthy, expensive dental procedure? Well, there’s a quick, affordable option to fill that space and give you a complete, no-gap smile. Try dental bonding!

Dental bonding can make that noticeable gap disappear in just one office visit. Your dentist will decide if dental bonding is the right way to close the gap in your front teeth. But let’s first review what dental bonding is and its many benefits.

The basics of dental bonding

A gap between the front teeth, also known as diastema, is quite common. But that doesn’t mean you have to live with it, not when it can be closed with teeth bonding.

Before undergoing dental bonding, you’ll likely want to know more about the procedure. Here are some questions you probably have and the answers that will put your mind at ease:

What is dental bonding? Dental bonding has been in use safely for many decades. Besides filling in gaps between front teeth, it’s also used to fix chipped or discolored teeth. The bonding material is made of a putty-like composite resin.

How does teeth bonding work? Your dentist will first scratch the sides of the teeth between the gap. After etching the surfaces, a liquid is applied to help the composite resin bonding material attach to the teeth. Then, your dentist will shape the resin to close the gap. Once the space is filled, your dentist will harden the bonding material with ultraviolet light.

How long does dental bonding take? Dental bonding can be done in one office visit of about an hour.

Will it hurt? Not at all. You won’t even need anesthesia.

Will it look natural? Yes. The composite resin will match your natural tooth color.

Are there any side effects? None at all. Your dentist will smooth the surface of the bonding, so you shouldn’t feel any roughness.

How long does the bonding last? Dental bonding isn’t as long-lasting as veneers, for instance. But with proper care, you can expect your teeth bonding to last from five to 10 years.

What about after-care? Dental bonding can chip easily if you bite down on hard foods, ice, or hard objects. Avoid biting your nails if you want to maintain your dental bonding. Dental bonding is porous, so you should also limit your intake of dark-colored beverages, such as coffee and wine, to reduce staining. Smoking can also stain the bonding material. Consider quitting if you want to keep your teeth bonding clean.

How much does dental bonding cost? Talk to your dentist about the cost. Dental bonding is much less expensive than other procedures, such as veneers or crowns. However, if filling the gap is done for cosmetic reasons, your dental insurance may not cover the cost.

Who isn’t a candidate for dental bonding? Dental bonding is recommended for filling in small gaps between front teeth. You’ll need braces if the gap is large or caused by crowded teeth or other severe orthodontic problems. And if you can’t give up your daily coffee habit, opt for veneers, as they stain less easily.

The bottom line is that if you’re feeling self-conscious about that gap in your front teeth, try dental bonding. It could give you a smile you’ve always dreamed of, so talk to your dentist about it today.

Espire Dental will give you a great smile!

Schedule an appointment at Espire’s La Mesa location today! Our highly trained dentists can make that gap between your front teeth disappear with dental bonding. Don’t live near our La Mesa, CA, office? Find one of our other locations near you.

La Mesa, CA
8555 Fletcher Parkway 
Suite 102 
La Mesa, CA 91942