Dental Bonding Gambrills, MD A chipped front tooth, a small gap, or a stubborn stain doesn't always need veneers or crowns. At Dr. Antonino Barbaro Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, dental bonding gives Gambrills patients a conservative, affordable way to fix minor flaws, usually in a single visit. Our office at 1071 Route 3 North, Suite 201, also welcomes patients from Crofton, Odenton, Millersville, and Bowie. What Is Dental Bonding?Dental bonding, also called composite or cosmetic bonding, uses a tooth-colored resin that is shaded to match your natural enamel. Dr. Barbaro sculpts the resin onto the tooth and hardens it with a special curing light. Little or no enamel is removed, so bonding is one of the most tooth-friendly cosmetic treatments available. What Can Dental Bonding Fix?Chipped or Cracked TeethBonding rebuilds the missing edge so the tooth looks whole again. Gaps Between TeethSmall spaces, especially between the front teeth, can be closed without orthodontics. Discoloration Whitening Can't RemoveSome internal stains don't respond to bleaching. Bonding covers them with a natural-looking shade. Uneven, Short, or Misshapen TeethResin can lengthen or reshape teeth for a more balanced smile. The Dental Bonding Process at Our Gambrills OfficeTreatment starts with a consultation to confirm bonding is the right fit. Dr. Barbaro selects a resin shade that blends with your surrounding teeth, lightly prepares the tooth surface, then applies and shapes the resin by hand. After curing, the tooth is polished to a natural sheen. Most teeth take about 30 to 60 minutes, and anesthesia usually isn't needed unless the tooth also has decay. Planning to whiten? Whiten first. Bonding resin doesn't change color with whitening treatments, so we match your bonding to your brighter shade. Why Choose Dr. Barbaro for Cosmetic Bonding?Good bonding depends on the dentist's artistic skill. Dr. Barbaro earned his DDS from the University of Maryland's Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1991, and he graduated at the top of his general practice clinic. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and he has trained with Spear Education and the L.D. Pankey Institute. Our practice also offers teeth whitening, Invisalign, porcelain veneers, and crowns. That means you get an honest recommendation for the treatment that suits your goals, not just the one we happen to offer. Schedule Dental Bonding in Gambrills, MDYou can have a more confident smile in as little as one appointment. New patients can call (443) 300-0400 to book a consultation with Dr. Antonino Barbaro. |