Riverside, CA, dentist offers bonding and contouring

In our last blog, we discussed the benefits of a professional teeth whitening service. This safe and convenient option can be done at home or in our office and leaves you with brighter, stain-free pearly whites. However, patients with discoloration that has occurred below their enamel may need a different solution. In today’s blog, your Riverside, CA, dental group team is here to discuss bonding and contouring. This cosmetic treatment can help conceal imperfections and reshape uneven teeth.

Disguise Blemishes And Minor Damage

A bonding and contouring treatment can help address a variety of problems and can be completed in a single appointment in most cases. Patients who have minor damage to the surface of their tooth, stubborn blemishes that cannot be removed, or uneven teeth may benefit from this option. Instead of removing these spots, like a whitening treatment does, a material will be added to your pearly whites to conceal these imperfections and create better symmetry. The material used is composite resin, which is lifelike and long lasting, so your results can last for several years.

Improve Your Smile’s Symmetry

Patients with uneven sized teeth, or ones that are pointy or jagged, may benefit from tooth contouring. This service can be used in addition to bonding or can be done on its own. With this process, your dentist will gently remove a small amount of your enamel to create a smoother and more even surface. Your dentist will first examine your oral cavity and discuss the problems that you have with your smile. Good candidates for this cosmetic treatment will have healthy teeth and gums. Contouring is minimally invasive and should not cause discomfort, but sedation options may be available for some patients.

What About Porcelain Veneers?

Porcelain veneers are another cosmetic treatment that can help address a variety of concerns. The difference between this option and bonding and contouring is that the process of receiving veneers can take longer and the preparation is more invasive. A small amount of your enamel will need to be removed before adding the porcelain shells. This step, like contouring, cannot be reversed. However, if you have several concerns with your smile, this option can help achieve a more uniform appearance that will last for many years.

Schedule An Appointment With Our Team To Learn More

There is no one-size-fits-all option when it comes to smile improvements. For questions about this method or to get started, schedule an appointment with your nearest Riverside, CA, dental office today.

Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.

Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.

Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001

Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.

Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.

Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.