{"id":99,"date":"2017-08-03T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-03T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malleydental.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2023-11-28T17:00:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T17:00:46","slug":"how-can-dental-bonding-help-my-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelanddentalcare.net\/blog\/2017\/08\/03\/how-can-dental-bonding-help-my-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Dental Bonding Help My Smile?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dental bonding is the treatment Dr. Alex Abernathy uses to attach materials directly to a tooth to improve the color or shape. The tooth enamel is fused with the bonding material, which may be porcelain or resin, to create a strong restoration that feels like your original tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When is dental bonding used?<br><\/strong>\u2013 Decayed teeth (the resin material is used to fill cavities)<br>\u2013 Chipped or cracked teeth<br>\u2013 Stained or discolored teeth<br>\u2013 Small spaces between your teeth<br>\u2013 Teeth that appear too small or short<br>\u2013 Misshaped teeth<br>\u2013 Exposed tooth roots from receding gums<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will my bonded teeth need special care?<br><\/strong>To care for your new smile, practice proper oral hygiene. No special care is required! Brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss once a day, and use mouthwash once or twice a day. Also, be sure to visit Lakeland Dental Care regularly for professional exams and cleanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long does dental bonding last?<br><\/strong>The lifetime of dental bonding varies based on how much bonding was done on the tooth and your dental hygiene. Generally, the bonding material lasts from three to ten years before needing to be touched up or replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact our office today to learn more about dental bonding in Jackson, Mississippi and to schedule a consultation with our dentist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental bonding is the treatment Dr. Alex Abernathy uses to attach materials directly to a tooth to improve the color or shape. 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