Dr. Tiffany H. Nguyen
Dr. Laura T. Huynh
09
Mar
DENTIST IN SAN FRANCISCO DISCUSSES THE MANY BENEFITS OFFERED BY THE DENTAL TEETH BONDING PROCEDURE
Dental teeth bonding is a cosmetic option that is becoming popular and offers many wonderful benefits. You may find yourself wondering if such a procedure is worth the cost and time required. Bonding teeth allows a dentist to correct any cosmetic imperfections and defects using composite resin. The team at West Portal Family Dentistry in San Francisco, CA, provides this solution for patients looking to enhance and improve their smile through a simple, comfortable procedure. The staff will apply a tooth-colored composite resin (matched to the natural shade of your teeth) to any affected teeth to correct cosmetic defects. It is incredibly cost-effective and, when compared to some other cosmetic options such as veneers or crowns, less expensive.
Dental bonding works great for correcting issues including cracked teeth, teeth that have large gaps in between, and discoloration. Dental bonding will have you showing off your teeth again with confidence.
Dental Bonding – What Does It Treat?
Dental bonding can successfully correct any number of dental issues.
- Can be applied to a tooth to repair decay and fill cavities
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Closes gaps that exist between teeth
- Whitens discoloration
- Applied to elongate a tooth/teeth
- Corrects crooked or misshapen teeth
- Used as a substitute for metallic amalgam fillings
- Can shield the root of a tooth which has become exposed because of receding gums
Minimal Risk
Dental bonding carries minimal risk during the procedure. There are a few matters to keep in mind when you are considering dental bonding. Composite resin is not as strong as your natural tooth enamel, which means it can chip or break if poorly cared for. Intense pressure, such as when biting down on hard foods (candy or ice, for example), biting nails, or sticking hard objects into your mouth to chew on (a pen or pencil, for example) and can cause the resin to chip.
Resin is also not as resistant to stains when compared to some other materials that dentists work with. Porcelain, for example, as used in veneers and crowns, is more stain resistant than composite resin. This is something to keep in mind if you use tobacco products or regularly drink coffee.
If you are interested in learning more about the dental bonding experience or would like to schedule an appointment to undergo the process, please call West Portal Family Dentistry at (415) 604-9292 to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Tiffany H. Nguyen grew up in Santa Clara. She studied dentistry at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, with over 9 years of expertise in the field of dental practice. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and American Academy of Clear Aligners (AACA).
As a Bay Area native, Dr. Tiffany Nguyen is excited to settle in the West Portal neighborhood and serve her community.
Dr. Laura T. Huynh dedicates herself to providing the highest level of dental care to patients of all ages. While she has over 27 years of experience in all areas of general practice, she especially enjoys pediatric dentistry and cosmetic dentistry for adults.
A UC Irvine graduate, Dr. Huynh obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Arthur Dugoni Dental School at University of Pacific. She stays on top of the latest trends and technologies in dentistry by following continuing education courses annually. She is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and San Francisco Dental Society.