Chipped Tooth? Restore its Attractive Appearance with Dental Bonding

A chipped tooth may not seem like a big deal, but it could put your tooth at risk of future damage. Chips and cracks can weaken teeth, making them more vulnerable to decay or fracture. Bonding a chipped tooth can strengthen its structure and restore its original appearance. At Montclair Dental Care, we offer composite tooth bonding services to our patients in Oakland, California, and nearby communities.

Uses of Tooth Bonding

Tooth bonding is a simple cosmetic treatment that has multiple uses. Dr. Kenneth Childers may recommend composite tooth bonding to:

• Repair chips or cracks in your teeth
• Rebuild a broken or decayed tooth
• Conceal tooth discolorations 
• Improve the size or shape of an irregular tooth to help it blend in with surrounding teeth

The same composite bonding material is used for white fillings to treat cavities.

The Bonding Process

Dental bonding is a non-invasive treatment that provides instant results in repairing damaged teeth. To repair a chipped tooth, Dr. Childers will start by cleaning and roughening the tooth using an etching solution to help the bonding material stick. We’ll then color-match the bonding paste to the color of your tooth to achieve a natural-looking finish. The paste is applied to your tooth in layers and molded to take on the shape of your tooth. Each layer is dried with a curing light to harden it onto your tooth. Once the desired look is achieved, we’ll polish your tooth to finalize the treatment. You’ll leave our clinic with a fully restored, functional tooth.

Bonding a chipped tooth makes it stronger to resist chips and cracks in the future. It protects it from enamel erosion and decay, restores its usefulness, and renews your smile’s attractive appearance. For the bonding to last, we recommend not chewing on hard foods and not using your teeth like tools. With good oral care, your tooth will retain its attractive appearance for years.

Dental Bonding Near Me

To schedule composite tooth bonding treatment at our Oakland, CA clinic, contact Dr. Kenneth Childers of Montclair Dental Care at (510) 328-7792. 

KENNETH L. CHILDERS, DDS

Kenneth L. Childers, DDS, is a highly experienced and dedicated dental professional, serving Piedmont and Oakland for over 20 years. A graduate of St. Louis University Dental School, Dr. Childers is a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association. He has held prestigious positions, such as Past President of the Alameda County Dental Society and the Montclair Business Association. Dr. Childers began his journey at the College of the Desert, where he discovered his passion for science. His extensive expertise, commitment to patient care, and community involvement make him a dentist you can trust for your care.

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