Similar to porcelain veneers, bonding and contouring can alter the shape of your teeth, refreshing your smile and making it look more uniform. Both are minimally invasive procedures that can usually be completed in a single visit.
Bonding
Bonding uses a composite resin that is color matched to your natural teeth to change your tooth’s size, shape, or color. It can also be used to close gaps. It is typically a short procedure, and it is one of the more cost-effective ways of improving your smile. The procedure adds to your tooth, which allows us to alter its size and shape to meet your cosmetic goals.
Contouring
While bonding adds to your tooth to change its appearance, contouring removes part of your enamel to accomplish similar goals. It can fix chipped teeth, remedy damage caused by bruxism, and can reshape teeth that appear too large. Though it requires removing enamel, contouring is minimally invasive and is usually completed in one visit.
Gum Contouring
Gum contouring reshapes your gumline by removing excess tissue and then sculpting it to appear more uniform. It ultimately exposes more of your teeth and makes your smile appear more even. This procedure does not take very long, and you will receive sedation to ensure you remain comfortable the entire time.
Contact Alba Dental Care To Learn More
If you are not satisfied with the look of your teeth or gums, bonding and contouring can help. For any questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact Alba Dental Care in El Paso, TX, by calling (915) 286-ALBA (2522). We also serve the Horizon community.
