When you have discoloration or other spots on your pearly whites, it can lead you to feeling self-conscious in your smile. In many cases, a professional teeth whitening treatment can help remove these stains and leave you with a brighter smile. But what can you do if your pearly whites do not respond to this treatment? Your team at Sunny Smiles offers a non-invasive method that can conceal these imperfections and give you a boost of confidence. In today’s blog, we’re here to talk about how cosmetic bonding can help improve the appearance of your teeth.
Why Stains Can’t Be Removed
Professional teeth whitening treatments can be used to remove stains from your enamel. These surface stains are often caused by extrinsic factors including your favorite beverages and foods. In most cases, discoloration on the surface of your teeth can be broken down with this simple treatment. When the stains do not respond to a bleaching treatment, it could be due to the stains occurring below the enamel. These types of intrinsic stains may be caused by factors such as genetics, aging, and injuries. Since they occur below the enamel, the whitening agent cannot break down the discoloration. Instead of trying to remove the stains, your dentist can recommend alternative cosmetic treatments to disguise them.
How Cosmetic Bonding Works
Cosmetic bonding is the process of adding composite resin to the areas you would like to conceal. Composite resin is a lifelike material that blends in with your pearly whites and can be used for various restorative and cosmetic purposes. This cosmetic service can be used to hide blemishes such as stains from fluoride overuse, injuries, gaps between your teeth, and more. Bonding can be completed in just a single appointment and can last for several years with minimal maintenance. After having this treatment done, you will need to continue practicing your regular oral hygiene routine and visit your dentist biannually.
Pair This Treatment With Contouring
Cosmetic bonding can be performed on it’s own, or you can pair it with other services. In many cases, patients combine it with cosmetic contouring to achieve a blemish-free and even appearing smile. Tooth contouring involves removing a small amount of your tooth’s structure to remove jagged or rough edges. The process is minimally invasive and can be completed in a single appointment. Many patients choose these treatments over porcelain veneers because they can achieve results in a shorter amount of time and the results last for several years. Cosmetic bonding can last for several years and requires minimal maintenance. Contouring is a permanent process, as your enamel does not regrow back.
Schedule An Appointment With Us
Are you interested in our cosmetic treatments? Call Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry in El Paso, TX, today at 915-759-7000 to schedule your appointment.