Dental Bonding in Newport Beach

Dental bonding is a cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth to create a perfect smile.

Dr. Sherri Worth may recommend dental bonding to her Newport Beach and Orange County patients for the following reasons:

• To repair decayed teeth (composite resins are used to fill cavities)
• To repair chipped or cracked teeth
• To improve the appearance of discolored teeth
• To close gaps between teeth
• To change the shape of teeth of make them look longer
• As a cosmetic alternative to fillings
• To protect a portion of the tooth's root that may have been exposed by receding gums

Dental Bonding Procedure at Our Newport Beach Office

First, Dr. Sherri Worth will examine your tooth and use the dental shade guide to select the composite resin color that will match the color of your teeth. Anesthesia may or may not be applied, depending on the condition of your tooth. In most cases, anesthesia is not necessary for bonding.

Then, the surface of the tooth will be roughened and a conditioning liquid applied to help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. The tooth-colored resin will be applied, molded, and smoothed to the desired shape, and laser will be used to harden the material once the tooth has been shaped. After a little while, Dr. Worth will finish the shaping after having checked your bite, and then polish the tooth. The total dental bonding procedure takes 30-60 min to complete.

Benefits of Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a popular procedure among our Newport Beach office patients because it offers multiple important benefits:

• It is among the easiest and least expensive cosmetic dentistry treatments
• It can be done in one office visit in an hour or less
• Unlike veneers and crowns, it does not involve substantial tooth enamel removal
• Usually, anesthesia is not needed for bonding

Dental Bonding Cost in Newport Beach

Dental bonding may be covered by your dental insurance, and the cost of your procedure will depend on your insurance coverage and the number of teeth involved. You should review your individual insurance policy to see if bonding is covered, or you can ask Dr. Worth’s team to check with you insurance company for you.

Request A Dental Appointment with Dr. Sherri Worth

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details and insurance coverage for your dental treatments, request an appointment at Dr. Sherri Worth’s office in Newport Beach. We are here to help you achieve the results you want and get the perfect smile you deserve!