Will Crowns Make My Teeth Look Bulky?
Whoops. You broke a tooth or had a root canal, and now you need a crown. Will the new crown look unnatural or make your smile seem “bulky”? Dr. Yalamanchili has answers for you.
5 Common Smile Flaws Dental Bonding Can Correct
A beautiful smile can boost your confidence, but even minor imperfections can make you self-conscious.
Board-certified dentist Padmaja Yalamanchili, DDS, located in Fairfax, Virginia, offers a full array of cosmetic dental services, including bonding, which, although simple, is an effective solution for more smile flaws than you likely realize.
Dental bonding utilizes a tooth-colored resin to enhance the shape, size, and color of your teeth, typically in a single visit.
Here are five common smile flaws that dental bonding can easily correct.
Chipped or cracked teeth
Accidents happen, and a minor chip or crack in a tooth is a common occurrence. Dental bonding provides a quick and painless fix. Dr. Yalamanchili applies a durable composite resin to the damaged area, carefully sculpting it to restore your tooth’s natural shape and size. The material is then hardened with a special light, seamlessly blending the repair with the rest of your tooth.
Gaps between teeth
If you have small gaps or spaces between your teeth, dental bonding offers an excellent alternative to orthodontic treatment. We can apply the composite resin to the sides of the adjacent teeth, effectively widening them to close the gap. This approach provides immediate results without the time commitment required for braces or aligners.
Stains or discoloration
Although professional teeth whitening is effective for many types of stains, some deep or intrinsic discoloration doesn’t respond to bleaching. In such cases, dental bonding can camouflage these stubborn stains by covering the front surface of the tooth with a perfectly matched shade of resin. This creates a bright, uniform appearance across your entire smile.
Uneven or misshapen teeth
Teeth that are naturally shorter than their neighbors or have an irregular shape can disrupt the harmony of your smile. Dr. Yalamanchili utilizes dental bonding to add length or reshape a tooth, resulting in a more symmetrical and balanced appearance. The resin is molded to match the contours of your surrounding teeth, resulting in a natural-looking appearance.
Worn-down teeth
Habits like teeth grinding (bruxism) can wear down the chewing surfaces of your teeth over time, making them appear flat and short. Dental bonding can restore the original height and shape of worn-down teeth, improving both their function and appearance. This helps protect the teeth from further damage while rejuvenating your smile.
To determine if dental bonding is the right solution for you, call our office in Fairfax, Virginia, at 703-213-5312 or use our online booking tool to schedule a consultation with Padmaja Yalamanchili, DDS, PC, today.
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