Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Bonding in Reston, VA
Small flaws repaired with tooth-colored resin.
Dr. Karbasi shapes a tooth-colored composite resin directly on your teeth to correct chips, cracks, pits, stains and worn or misshapen teeth.
Cosmetic Bonding
Cosmetic tooth bonding in Reston, VA: tooth-colored composite resin that repairs chips, cracks, pits, stains, worn teeth and small gaps.
A simple repair for chips, gaps and wear
Tooth bonding uses a tooth-colored composite resin to correct many types of flaws in your teeth. Dr. Kiumars Karbasi adheres the resin to the tooth, shapes it to fit and matches it to the teeth around it, so the repair blends in with your smile. Bonding can mend a chip or crack, fill in a pit, cover a stain, build up a worn tooth or close a small gap. Because the resin is applied directly to the surface, it improves both the shape and the appearance of a tooth. It can be used on its own for a single flaw, or alongside other treatments as part of a larger plan for your smile.
How bonding is done
The surface of the tooth is prepared so the resin can grip it. The composite resin is then applied in layers, sculpted into shape and hardened with a curing light. Finally, the bonded tooth is polished so it reflects light like the enamel around it.
Flaws bonding can correct
- ChipsRebuild the edge of a chipped tooth.
- CracksCover small cracks in the enamel.
- PitsFill in pits and uneven spots on the surface.
- StainsMask stains on the front of a tooth.
- WearBuild up teeth that have worn down.
- ShapeReshape misshapen teeth and close small gaps.
Before you choose bonding
- Bonding is matched to the shade of your teeth
- Whitening first lets us match a brighter shade
- Whitening will not change bonding once it is placed
- Regular cleanings help keep it looking bright
- Larger changes may suit veneers instead
Bonding, veneers or a full makeover?
For changes across several teeth, porcelain veneers can alter color, shape, size or length more fully. Bonding is often one part of a smile makeover that combines two or more treatments. See results from our patients on the smile gallery, then book a visit to talk through your options.
The short answer
Cosmetic bonding is a treatment that uses a tooth-colored composite resin to repair small flaws in the teeth. The resin is applied directly to the prepared tooth surface, shaped to fit, hardened with a curing light and polished to blend in with the surrounding enamel. Bonding is used to correct chips, cracks, pits, stains, worn teeth, misshapen teeth and small gaps, either on its own for a single tooth or as part of a smile makeover.
Cosmetic bonding FAQ
- What is cosmetic bonding?
- Cosmetic bonding is a treatment that applies tooth-colored composite resin to a tooth to correct a flaw. Dr. Karbasi adheres the resin to the tooth and shapes it so it blends in with your smile. It is used to correct chips, cracks, pits, stains, worn teeth and misshapen teeth. It can also close small gaps between teeth.
- What can tooth bonding fix?
- Tooth bonding can fix many types of tooth flaws, including chips, cracks, pits, stains, worn teeth and misshapen teeth. Tooth-colored resin is also used to repair small gaps. Each repair improves both the shape and the appearance of the tooth. We look at your teeth first and explain whether bonding suits the flaw you want to correct.
- How is bonding different from veneers?
- Bonding is a resin applied and shaped directly on the tooth, while a veneer is a thin, custom-made shell bonded over the front of the tooth. Bonding suits smaller repairs such as a chip, a pit or a small gap. Veneers can change the color, shape, size or length of teeth more fully. We can explain which option fits your goals at your consultation.
- Will teeth whitening change my bonding?
- No, teeth whitening does not change the color of bonding or other restorations. For that reason, it makes sense to whiten your natural teeth first if you want a brighter shade. The resin can then be matched to your newly whitened teeth. Good oral hygiene and regular professional cleanings help keep bonded teeth looking bright.
- Can bonding be part of a smile makeover?
- Yes, bonding is often combined with other treatments in a smile makeover. A makeover brings together two or more cosmetic or restorative treatments to address several types of flaws at once. Bonding might repair a chip while whitening, veneers or Invisalign address other concerns. Dr. Karbasi builds a plan around your specific goals.
- How much does cosmetic bonding cost?
- The cost of bonding depends on how many teeth are treated and what each repair involves. Because every patient has different needs, we cannot give you a price without first examining your teeth and working up a plan. Once we know what you want, we can give you an estimate. Financing options can help you spread the cost of treatment over time.
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