Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry

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Fix chipped teeth, gaps, and imperfections in your smile with dental bonding services!

Fix chips and gaps in teeth in Wilmington DE

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Dental Bonding in Wilmington, DE

Are you struggling with any of these problems?

Chips
Cracks
Stains and discolorations
Wide spaces and other misalignments
Unusually shaped teeth

Tooth-colored materials can be attached (bonded) to a tooth surface to improve the appearance of teeth with any of these issues. Bonding is a conservative method to enhance your smile, where the imperfections are not major ones.

Would you like to eliminate the unsightly gap between your teeth? How about eliminating the chipped, cracked, or stained imperfections on your teeth while still keeping your own tooth? We have the solution, and it can be accomplished in one easy visit to our beautiful office in the Pike Creek area, just a short drive south of Wilmington.

Your tooth may benefit from bonding, a process in which tooth-colored materials are applied, or bonded, to the tooth surface. Intrigued? Read on!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I change the appearance of my teeth without orthodontics?

The appearance of teeth can be improved in several ways. One of them is cosmetic resin bonding. It will give you immediate results, but it may chip and stain over time and it has a limited life expectancy.

Veneers are a better option. Made from strong, durable dental porcelain, veneers are bonded securely to the fronts of your teeth for beautiful finished results. While veneers aren’t right for everybody, they can be an excellent solution to a range of common cosmetic concerns, including:

Wide spaces between the teeth
Chipped or broken teeth
Stained or discolored teeth
Uneven or crooked teeth

What is the difference between bonding and veneers?

Both procedures can greatly enhance the look of a tooth. Depending on your preferences, we discuss the key differences between the two.

Dental Bonding Explained

Bonding is a technique that restores chipped, cracked, misaligned, or discolored teeth. An enamel-like resin is sculpted to the tooth to rebuild it. In this way, gaps in teeth can be closed, chips can be built up, and your tooth can be restored to enhance your smile.

With the proper care, a bonded tooth can last three to five years before it needs to be touched up to correct wear or discoloration.

Brighten Your Smile with Veneers in Wilmington

Veneers are thin sheets of ceramic that are also bonded to the teeth but last much longer, usually eight to twelve years. They look like your natural teeth without the imperfections. Your existing tooth surface will need to be prepared, or etched, to accept the veneers in Wilmington, which will be extremely durable. The final result is one of a natural, beautiful translucency that will give you a perfect smile.

I’m so embarrassed about my worn teeth – I never smile anymore. Is there anything I can do about?

Absolutely – a nice smile is a key part of looking and feeling your best. It even adds to your self-confidence and self-esteem. You see, excessively worn front teeth age a smile (some may even suspect you wear a denture!). They often chip and crack, leaving uneven edges. Worn teeth can be lengthened and chipped or damaged areas corrected using advanced dental materials.

Call Our Dental Office

Here at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we offer a number of cosmetic and restorative options to fit your needs: veneers, whitening, crowns, bridges, and more. Ask your Wilmington DE dentist for a smile evaluation or phone us for a complimentary one at (302) 468-6742.

When Is Dental Bonding in Wilmington Appropriate?

If you have chips, cracks, discoloration, wide spaces, short, or unusually shaped teeth, dental bonding might be a great choice for us to consider. We also recommend dental bonding to protect exposed tooth roots caused by gum recessions.

What Is the Bonding Procedure at ?Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry?

Very little advance preparation is needed to prepare the tooth, and the process is so comfortable that anesthesia is often not necessary. Dr. Gladnick is adept at selecting the perfect resin shade for your tooth – no one will ever know that your tooth was bonded!

Now for the bonding process – the surface of the tooth will be slightly roughened to accept a conditioning liquid. This will enable the bonding material to adhere to the tooth. The bonding material is a putty-like substance that Dr. Gladnick molds to the desired shape. The material is then hardened with a halogen light. Finally, Dr. Gladnick will finesse the hardened material to match the sheen of the rest of the tooth’s surface. And here is the best part: Time-to-completion. In most cases, we can complete the bonding process in just an hour or less per tooth.

Advantages of Dental Bonding in Wilmington

Bonding is comfortable, fast, and considerably less costly than other popular cosmetic dentistry procedures. We can usually complete the process in just a single office visit (unless we are treating multiple teeth). Unlike other procedures such as veneers and crowns, very little tooth surface is removed.

Why Have Your Wilmington Dentist Do Your Bonding?

There is no substitute for experience, and Dr. Gladnick has over twenty-five years. In addition, he is among an elite group of dentists who have completed postgraduate training at the Center for Esthetic Excellence. He is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Count yourself among the patients who have traveled to our office from Kennett Square, Chadds Ford, Greenville, Centerville, Hockessin, and Wilmington to receive the best dental bonding that the dental profession has to offer.

Contact us today in Pike Creek, DE for more information about dental bonding.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Jason Justison

Dr. Justison grew up in Pike Creek, Delaware, just around the corner from the office. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology, minor in chemistry from University of Delaware, researching cancer biology, physics, and biochemistry. He then went on to dental school at Temple University in ...

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