American's Top Dentist
  • 25 years practice and teaching experience
  • Fellow of International Academy of Oral Implantology
  • Fellow of Academy of General Dentistry
  • Certified in IV sedation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support

    • Tooth Bonding

    Cosmetic Dentistry
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    Discolored Teeth     Cosmetic Dentistry
    Worn/Irregular Teeth     Cosmetic and
    Reconstructive Dentistry
    Missing Teeth     Preventative Dentistry
    Grinding and Clenching     Preventative Dentistry
    Cavity & Gum Disease
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    Everyone knows that you need to have a filling when you get a cavity. But what about when teeth get chipped or cracked? Then what happens?

    The solution is actually very similar to the process by which a filling is given. A composite “filling” is bonded to the tooth to smooth out chips or to fill cracks. The color of the filling material can be matched to blend in with your teeth, so the appearance of the crack or chip will be reduced.

    First, Dr. Zadeh will examine your crack or chip to make sure the damage is not more severe than it initially appears. If the crack or chip is small and only skims the surface of your tooth, he will proceed without numbing the area, as the nerve endings in your teeth are buried far below the surface. For a deep chip or crack, he will first numb the area so that you will not feel any pressure or pain. Then he will sand or drill just slightly into the crack or chip to make room for the bonding material. Next, Dr. Zadeh will match the composite material to match your teeth, and finally, he will fill the gap in your tooth and let the composite material harden. The process is simple and you should be able to return to eating and chewing normally as soon as your visit is finished.

    While bonding is common for fixing chips and cracks in teeth, it is also used in other procedures that have been mentioned on this website. Any time that a foreign material is added to a tooth, bonding occurs to keep the foreign substance in place. This means that fillings, bridges, crowns, and veneers all involve bonding. In these cases, substances are bonded to the tooth to fill cavities or attach false teeth or veneers to your remaining teeth. The process is safe and painless, and composite materials harden quickly, so there is little to no recovery time.

    You can view before-and-after photos of tooth bonding in our photo gallery.

    Dr. Zadeh and his staff will be happy to discuss tooth bonding with you. Please call for a consultation today.