{"id":11,"date":"2020-02-15T13:10:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-15T13:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/?p=11"},"modified":"2020-03-26T13:11:41","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T13:11:41","slug":"cosmetic-dental-bonding-and-enamel-shaping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dental-bonding-and-enamel-shaping\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosmetic Dental Bonding and Enamel Shaping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bonding-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bonding-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bonding-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cosmetic dental bonding and enamel shaping could be just\nwhat the dentist ordered if you have small chips or cracks in your teeth. If\nthat small gap between your front teeth also causes issues with self-esteem,\ncosmetic bonding could do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Cosmetic Dental Bonding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Cosmetic dental bonding is a process used by your dentist in\nKerrville Dr. Carroll Butler. Much like a\nsculptor, Dr. Butler uses cosmetic dental bonding for minor restorations and\nrepairs. Cosmetic dental bonding is also used to enhance your smile, whether\nyou have chips or cracks, or just want your teeth to shine again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a good fit for cosmetic dental bonding, Dr.\nButler will take digital pictures and x-rays before applying a solution to the\ntooth. Because that solution roughens the tooth, it makes for a strong and\nsturdy bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the tooth is prepared, Dr. Butler goes to work\napplying the dental bonding resin that has been matched to the rest of the\ntooth. When your cosmetic dentist in Kerrville is satisfied, the tooth is cured\nwith a laser or light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Enamel Shaping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Kerrville cosmetic dentist uses\nenamel shaping along side with cosmetic dental bonding. Enamel shaping contours\nteeth giving immediate results. Enamel shaping can improve one or all of your\nteeth. Dr. Butler often uses enamel shaping to even out the edges on front\nteeth, to smooth minor chips and to round off any sharp tips on your teeth.\nEnamel shaping proportions your teeth also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both cosmetic dental bonding and cosmetic\ncontouring can be provided on their own, or together dependent on Dr.\nButlers overall plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cosmetic Bonding and Enamel Shaping for a Quick Fix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While cosmetic dental bonding won\u2019t last as long as\nporcelain veneers or cosmetic dental crowns, it still provides tooth\nrestoration bringing the tooth or teeth back to original function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more about cosmetic dental\nbonding, enamel shaping, or any other cosmetic dentistry procedure, call and schedule an appointment with your dentist in\nKerrville today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cosmetic dental bonding and enamel shaping could be just what the dentist ordered if you have small chips or cracks in your teeth. 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