Adhesive bonding is an important part of dentistry. Also known as composite bonding, it can be used for a number of dental procedures. In fact it is one of the most important aspects of cosmetic dentistry. It is used a great deal in front tooth restorations and is now the standard for dental fillings. The composite resin is white, so it looks just like regular tooth enamel but it is strong because it bonds with the tooth, hence the term bonding. While it is more expensive than amalgam fillings it has a number of properties that make it better all around.

       Adhesive bonding does not require the use of a dental laboratory to make custom work, it can all be done right there in the dentist's office. This makes it cheaper for cosmetic procedures when compared to the cost of porcelain veneers. In cosmetic dentistry tooth bonding is used to reshape teeth and whiten teeth that can be whitened by conventional methods such as Zoom!. This can make a significant difference in your smile for less than many comparable procedures. It is truly a marvel of modern dentistry.

       Adhesive bonding is also commonly used in dental restorations for cavities. It has come close to replacing amalgam fillings altogether because of it's cosmetic properties. While it may cost a little more than silver fillings it is now almost as easy to create a dental filling with composites and can be extremely strong. A patient can have extensive tooth bonding done and nobody would ever be the wiser for it.

       If you would like to lean more about adhesive bonding, please consider visiting us at the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our Atlanta dental team has over 45 years of combined experience serving Atlanta's dental needs. Our dentists in Georgia are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are more than welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like schedule a free cosmetic consultation appointment with our Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, call 404-874-7428 to make an appointment.