Bonding

Bonding is the corrective treatment for crooked, chipped, and even stained teeth. Bonding also helps fill gaps between teeth. In the bonding procedure, a composite material, typically resin, is used (bonded) on or between teeth to correct any visible flaws. The material used for bonding is available in many shades, ensuring that the bonding matches your teeth as closely as possible.

Bonding is considered the least expensive of all dental treatments.

Bonding can last several years, anything between seven years to eleven years. However, the duration depends on the person’s dental habits.

Veneers

Veneers are thin layers of a material such as porcelain used to cover damaged teeth to protect them against further damage. Veneers help improve the look of your teeth.

Veneers are broadly classified into two types:

• Prep veneers - Prep veneers require a certain amount of preparation before they can be fit onto your teeth. Porcelain veneers typically fall under this category.

• Prepless veneers – Prepless veneers strive to minimize the preparation required before the actual fitting. Durathin and Lumineers are popular prepless veneers.

Veneers fixed by experts will last several years. However, make sure you do not take the new appearance of your teeth for granted. Follow a proper dental care routine and avoid bad dental habits.

Happy smiling!

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