Sometimes, it’s small tooth imperfections that cause you to dislike your smile. At Paramount Dental in Roseville, we offer tooth bonding as a quick, comfortable, and affordable way to improve your smile, often in just one visit. Our dental team uses a strong, tooth-colored resin to fix chips, fill small gaps, hide stains, and smooth uneven edges, giving your smile a refreshed and natural look.
At your consultation visit, we talk about how you want your smile to look and we review various cosmetic options such as professional whitening, Invisalign®, and porcelain veneers. Together, we decide what procedure best accomplishes your goal and also determine how many teeth to treat, and what shade and shape will look best for your appearance. Our focus is on helping you feel confident in selecting the treatment option that’s right for you.
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Benefits
- Conservative & quick: Bonding is usually completed in one appointment with little to no enamel removal.
- Natural-looking: Modern composite material is layered and polished to match your surrounding teeth.
- Versatile fixes: Bonding is perfect for small chips, edge wear, minor gaps, and localized discoloration of teeth.
- Budget-friendly: Typically lower cost than veneers or crowns.
- Reversible in many cases: Due to very little tooth enamel being altered, options for bonding removal or other procedures remain open to you.
Procedure/Process
- Smile & tooth shade planning — We help you select a resin shade that blends well with the surrounding teeth and decide on the reshaping that will look best.
- Tooth preparation — The surface of each tooth being bonded is cleaned, gently etched, and conditioned to ensure the bonding material adheres securely.
- Layer & sculpt — We place tooth-colored composite, shaping it to rebuild edges, fill chips, or refine contours.
- Light cure — A special light hardens the resin in seconds.
- Finish & polish — We perform a final smoothing and polishing of each tooth bonded to ensure it has a natural look. Then a final bite check and fine-tuning to ensure you love your new look.
Candidacy & Alternatives
Bonding works best for healthy teeth needing small-to-moderate cosmetic improvements. If there’s active decay, gum disease, or larger fractures, we’ll address and resolve that prior to your bonding procedure. Depending on your desired results, we may recommend:
- Porcelain veneers for stronger, longer-lasting smile makeovers.
- Tooth whitening if tooth color is your primary concern.
- Invisalign to correct spacing or tooth misalignment before finishing with limited bonding.
- Restorative options for heavily damaged or missing teeth, such as dental bridges or dental implants.
Cost & Insurance
Cost depends on how many teeth are bonded, the amount of shaping that is required, and whether the procedure is for cosmetic or restorative reasons. Cosmetic bonding is typically not covered by insurance, while bonding to repair decay or trauma may receive partial benefits depending on your plan. We’ll provide a personalized estimate at your visit and review payment options.
- Per-tooth pricing: generally lower than veneers or crowns; exact fees are case-specific.
- Insurance: plan benefits vary for repairs vs. purely cosmetic changes.
- Financing: To make your care more accessible, we work with CareCredit®, Cherry and Proceed Finance for convenient payment solutions.
Aftercare & Maintenance
- Brush twice daily with a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste; floss once per day.
- Avoid chewing ice, pens, or using teeth as tools to prevent chips.
- Minimize the amount of dark foods and drinks that you consume and schedule periodic tooth polishing with us to maintain the glossy appearance.
- Wear a custom nightguard if you clench or grind.
- If you notice a chip in your tooth, unusual roughness, or if your bite feels “off” schedule a quick touch-up appointment with us.
Tooth Bonding FAQs
What is tooth bonding?
Bonding uses a tooth-colored composite resin to rebuild worn edges, fill small chips, close tiny gaps, and blend away discoloration, all in a way that looks and feels natural.
How long does bonding last?
Longevity varies with bite forces and habits, but many patients enjoy results for several years before a touch-up or replacement is needed. Good home care and avoiding hard biting extend lifespan.
Will it look obvious?
No. Shade matching, layering, and high-gloss polishing are designed to make bonded areas disappear into your smile.
Does bonding damage my teeth?
Bonding is minimally invasive and often requires little to no enamel removal. It’s a conservative option that keeps future choices (like veneers) open.
Is bonding better than veneers?
They solve different needs. Bonding is budget-friendly and great for small fixes; veneers are stronger and more color-stable for larger changes. We’ll help you decide which fits your goals.
Can I whiten bonded teeth?
Whitening does not change the shade of composite. If you plan to whiten, do it first—then we’ll match new bonding to your brighter tooth color.