Composite Bonding With Dr. Shlafer in Farmington Hills, MI

Repair Your Smile Quickly

If you’ve chipped or cracked your tooth, or you’re just looking to enhance the aesthetics of your smile, a cosmetic procedure may be the right choice. At Roman Shlafer, DDS, we offer dental bonding to quickly correct numerous problems, including minor chips, cracks, tooth discoloration, misshapen teeth, and small gaps between your teeth.

Dr. Shlafer recommends cosmetic bonding as a solution to lackluster and damaged teeth because it’s a non-invasive and painless procedure that can be performed in just one visit.

What Is Cosmetic Bonding?

Dental bonding, or tooth bonding, is a cosmetic procedure where a tooth-colored resin material is applied directly to the tooth to fix minor cracks or chips. Once applied it’s hardened and “bonded” to the tooth using a special light.

Dental bonding requires little-to-no reduction of your tooth, is relatively inexpensive, and can often be performed in just one visit to our office. We use premium bonding materials, so the results blend indiscernibly with your natural teeth to create a smile that lasts for years.

The Dental Bonding Procedure

The dental bonding process is performed at our Farmington Hills office. First, a local anesthetic is applied to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure. A mild etching solution is also added to permit the bonding material to adhere to your tooth.

Dr. Shlafer then applies the tooth-colored ceramic bonding material and cures it with a high-intensity light. Finally, he shapes and smooths the bonded material. The final result looks remarkably natural.

While it’s normal to feel some tooth sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures following the procedure, there’s no prolonged recovery time following your appointment and you’re able to eat normally.