{"id":117,"date":"2025-04-10T18:24:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T15:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dental.kiklotro.com\/dental-bonding\/"},"modified":"2025-06-29T17:55:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T14:55:41","slug":"dental-bonding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/dental-bonding\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Bonding"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6490 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/healthy-mouth_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"567\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/healthy-mouth_1.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/healthy-mouth_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/healthy-mouth_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/healthy-mouth_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/healthy-mouth_1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/healthy-mouth_1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/healthy-mouth_1-1160x773.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 12pt;\">Dental bonding <\/span>is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material is applied and cured (hardened) with a special light,\u00a0which ultimately &#8220;bonds&#8221; the material to the tooth.The final result looks and functions like the original tooth.\u00a0Bonding is typically used for cosmetic purposes to restore and improve the appearance of a person&#8217;s smile.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-GB\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">This method is used to: <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">-Improve dental imperfections<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">&#8211;<\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">Improve the appearance of<\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> discolored teeth<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">-Repair chipped, broken and cracked teeth<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">-Close tooth gaps <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">-Change <\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">the shape and colour of teeth and provide a harmonious dental arch<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">-Protect the tooth&#8217;s root\u00a0that has been exposed due to gum recession<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"en-GB\" style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">Tooth bonding is a less expensive, faster and less complicated alternative in comparison to crowns and veneers.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">\u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 12pt;\"> \u00a0Advantages of dental bonding<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">Bonding is less expensive in comparison with veneers and crowns which must be \u00a0manufactured in a dental lab<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">Bonding usually only requires one dental visit <\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">It is a painless procedure which \u00a0doesn\u2019t usually require anesthetics<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">There is no necessity for extensive tooth enamel removal<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">Bonding on teeth can be repaired easily<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">If the final result is not satisfactory it can be easily reshaped and improved<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p lang=\"en-GB\">\u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #3366ff;\"><strong> <span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">\u00a0Disadvantages of dental bonding<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">Composite resins present less strength in comparison with dental ceramics of veneers and crowns.They may chip and break off if extensive force is applied. Fortunately, resins can be repaired easily in one appointment.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">Bonding materials do not last long.They should be replaced after 6-7 years.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">Composite resin doesn\u2019t resist stains like porcelain veneers or crowns do.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">The final result depends on the expertise of the specialized dentist.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li lang=\"en-GB\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">Bonding is not applied on patients with bruxism and clenching.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> How to take care of Bonded Teeth<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #999999;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Avoid habits such as biting \u00a0hard food,fingernails,ice cubes and chewing on pens with bonded teeth.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #999999;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Reduce smoking.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">Reduce the consumption of tea, coffee, red wine and substances that can stain the bonding material.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">Good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/oral-hygiene-2\/\">oral hygiene<\/a> is important for maintaining the results for many years.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #999999;\">Visit your dentist every six months for dental prophylaxis.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material is applied and cured (hardened) with a special light,\u00a0which ultimately &#8220;bonds&#8221; the material to the tooth.The final result looks and functions like the original tooth.\u00a0Bonding is typically used for cosmetic purposes to restore and improve the appearance of a person&#8217;s smile.\u00a0\u00a0 This method is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5770,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Bonding is used for cosmetic purposes improve a person's smile.\u00a0\u00a0","_seopress_titles_desc":"Dental bonding is used for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of a person's smile.\u00a0It is a less expensive, faster and less complicated alternative.\u00a0","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-117","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6675,"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117\/revisions\/6675"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.athens-dental.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}