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| Composite "White" Fillings
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| Composite
"white" fillings, made
of composite, are used to restore
teeth that have small cavities.
They are called "white"
fillings because of the natural,
tooth color of the material. Unlike
inlays and onlays that are crafted
in an outside lab, composite fillings
can be made on-site and completed
in only one office visit. |
| Dental Bonding
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bonding is a procedure in which
a plastic resin is applied to
the front surface of a tooth.
This procedure can improve the
appearance of teeth in several
ways. It can whiten stained teeth,
lengthen short or chipped teeth,
and fill in gaps between teeth.
This method works well with brownish
or grayish-tinged teeth, which
do not always respond to bleaching. |
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the dentist applies phosphoric
acid to the tooth to remove the
shine of the enamel. This step
is necessary in order for the
resin to stick to the tooth. Next,
he or she applies the resin to
the tooth. He or she then flashes
a light on the tooth to harden
the resin and smooth out the enamel.
Once the bonding is complete,
the dentist finishes the process
by polishing the tooth. |
| Dental
bonding lasts about five to ten
years. At that time, the process
may have to be repeated, as plaque
and other stains may have caused
the tooth to lose its shine. |
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| Give
us a call to schedule your visit.
We look forward to meeting you.
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