Dental Bonding Sunnyvale, CA

Dental bonding is an affordable and effective method for correcting various dental issues. If you want to improve the appearance of chipped or misshapen teeth, bonding is a simple procedure that we can typically complete in a single appointment. Dr. Lucero, your trusted dentist in Sunnyvale, CA, has been performing dental bonding for over 30 years, refining her technique and guided by a college minor in Art and the aesthetic goals of her patient.

Common Uses of Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is an incredibly versatile option for treating a wide range of cosmetic and functional dental issues, including:

• Misshapen Teeth: If you were born with irregularly shaped teeth or they were deformed due to illness during childhood, we can resculpt them into more pleasing shapes.
• Chipped, Cracked, or Pitted Teeth: Accidents, blows to the face, or daily use can lead to minor damage. Dental bonding can repair these imperfections.
• Discoloration: Over time, your teeth can become stained or discolored due to the consumption of certain foods, beverages, and smoking. Dental bonding can cover stains and give you whiter teeth.
• Gaps in the Teeth: Minor gaps can be closed with bonding material, and the teeth on either side sculpted into a natural look
• Covering Exposed Roots: Some patients visit us with exposed tooth roots resulting from gum recession. Bonding can cover the exposed roots, protecting them and preventing sensitivity.

What to Expect

The dental bonding procedure is performed in our Sunnyvale, CA, dental office by Dr. Lucero and typically requires only one appointment. Dr. Lucero will examine your teeth and discuss your aesthetic goals with you to determine whether bonding is the right choice for you. Once you agree on a treatment plan, she will prepare your tooth for bonding.

Preparation involves roughening the tooth so that the bonding material adheres to it more readily. In most cases, no anesthesia is needed unless there is a deep crack or cavity. However, if you have dental anxiety, Dr. Lucero will provide the appropriate sedation to keep you stress-free during your procedure.

Selecting the color of the composite resin is always important. We will discuss whether you want to match your other teeth or if you are using dental bonding to enhance the whiteness of your teeth; then, we will select the ideal shade for you.

We apply the tooth-colored resin in thin layers, molding and shaping it to achieve the desired look. Once we’ve attained the final appearance, we use a special ultraviolet light to cure the resin, bonding it to the tooth. Dr. Lucero then trims, shapes, and polishes the resin for a natural-looking, comfortable finished tooth.

Benefits of Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is often chosen by patients who want to improve the appearance of their teeth within a set budget. There are many advantages to bonding to consider, including:

• Versatile: Dental bonding can address several issues, including chips, gaps, cracks, breaks, gum recession, and broken teeth. It is easy to sculpt into any shape, and there is no need to wait for a restoration to be fabricated in a dental lab.
• Inexpensive: Dental bonding can achieve many of the same results as veneers or crowns, but at a budget-friendly price.
• Quick Process: If you are busy and find it difficult to make time to visit us, dental bonding can fix teeth imperfections in one visit.
• Reversible: In many cases, if the bonded tooth comes off, you do not have to replace it immediately to keep your tooth safe, because so little material is removed from the natural tooth to place the dental bonding material.
• Looks Natural: Dr. Lucero takes great pride in her skill at sculpting composite resin for dental bonding with artistic talent and precision. No other dentist in Sunnyvale can provide dental bonding that looks as natural or matches a patient’s natural teeth so closely.

Caring for Your Bonded Teeth

Bonded teeth look and feel great, but they do need you to care for them properly, just like your natural teeth. The tips below will keep them healthy and gorgeous for years:

• Brush and floss every day (brushing at least twice daily) using a soft-bristle brush and non-abrasive toothpaste.
• Try to avoid drinking too many staining beverages, such as coffee, tea, or red wine, as composite resin can stain. If you do drink these, be sure to rinse your mouth with water afterward. Drinking through a straw also helps.
• Do NOT open packages, bite your nails, or crunch ice with bonded teeth. Any of these can cause a bonded tooth to crack. Resist the temptation.
• See us at least twice a year for routine dental cleanings and checkups. We will ensure that your dental bonding continues functioning properly and perform touch-ups as needed.

Why Choose Us?

Dental bonding needs a dentist who is detail-oriented but has an eye for the aesthetics of the final result. Dr. Lucero, who minored in Art in college, focuses on the details of resin color-blending, sculpting the resin, and polishing the tooth to ensure it looks natural, yet never loses sight of the overall goal: a tooth that looks and feels natural for the patient. With 30 years of experience, she is also adept at the technical aspect of bonding, which will stand the test of time, allowing you to leave the office with a gorgeous, lasting smile!

To learn more about dental bonding and how it might fit your lifestyle and budget, contact Lucero Family Dentistry at Sunnyvale Office Phone Number 408-738-0800 to schedule a consultation.

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