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You’ve suddenly noticed one of your teeth looks and feels uneven, and it may even appear chipped. To make matters worse it’s right in front in the “smile zone” — when you smile, everyone else will notice it too. You want to have it repaired.
So, what will it be — a porcelain veneer or crown? Maybe neither: after examining it, your dentist may recommend another option you might even be able to undergo that very day — and walk out with a restored tooth.
This technique uses dental materials called composite resins. These are blends of materials that can mimic the color and texture of tooth structure while also possessing the necessary strength to endure forces generated by biting and chewing. A good part of that strength comes from the way we’re able to bond the material to both the tooth’s outer enamel and underlying dentin, which together make up the main body of tooth structure. In skilled, artistic hands composite resins can be used effectively in a number of situations to restore a tooth to normal appearance.
While veneers or crowns also produce excellent results in this regard, they require a fair amount of tooth alteration to accommodate them. Your dentist will also need an outside dental laboratory to fabricate them, a procedure that could take several weeks. In contrast, a composite resin restoration usually requires much less tooth preparation and can be performed in the dental office in just one visit.
Composite resins won’t work in every situation — the better approach could in fact be a veneer or crown. But for slight chips or other minor defects, composite resin could transform your tooth’s appearance dramatically.
To see if composite resin is a viable restoration option for your tooth, visit your dentist for a complete dental examination. It’s quite possible you’ll leave with a more attractive tooth and a more confident smile.
If you would like more information on restorations using composite resins, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Artistic Repair of Front Teeth with Composite Resin.”
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- 2019
- September (6)
- Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
- New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
- Four Reasons Why Your Gums Deserve Your Care
- 4 Ways You Can Take Years off Your Smile
- The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
- A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
- August (6)
- Despite Some Online Sources, Root Canals Don't Cause Disease
- "Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
- Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
- Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
- Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
- That Toothache Might Not Be From Your Tooth: The Problem of Referred Pain
- July (7)
- Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers
- Floss First or Last? Here are Reasons for Either Approach
- Simple Steps to Follow if Your Child has a Toothache
- Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
- 3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
- 3 Ways to Protect Your Teeth in the Great Outdoors
- This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
- June (6)
- A Detailed 'Smile Analysis' Sets the Stage for a Successful Makeover
- Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
- 3 Things to Watch Out for to Protect Your Oral Appliance
- What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health
- See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
- Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
- May (6)
- Root Canal Treatment Alleviates Pain and Saves Your Tooth
- Here's How You Can Protect Your Child's Teeth from Tooth Decay
- A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
- Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
- Tooth Loss: A Health Risk for Older Adults
- Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
- April (6)
- Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
- Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
- Success with Dental Implants Depends on Attention to Detail
- Crown Lengthening Could Help with Treating Hard to Reach Cavities
- April Is National Facial Protection Month
- Why You Should Floss Around the Implants Supporting Your Bridge
- March (6)
- The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster
- What You Should Do to Protect an Older Loved One's Dental Health
- 4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
- 3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
- Be Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health
- Nutrition for the Best Oral Health
- February (6)
- Complex Mouth Conditions Call for Dental Specialties
- Take Care of Your Gums, Take Care of Your Heart
- 4 Tips to Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay
- We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
- Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
- 5 Things you can do to Improve Your Child's Future Dental Health
- January (6)
- Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
- A New Veneer with Minimal or No Tooth Alteration
- Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
- You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
- Implant-Supported Dentures Could Boost Your Jawbone Health
- 3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
- 2018
- December (6)
- Oral Health Concerns for Preteens
- People Born with Missing Teeth can Still Gain a Beautiful Smile
- Crown Lengthening Helps us Treat Hard to Reach Cavities
- Get a Look at Your Future Makeover Look Now with a 'Trial Smile'
- Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
- Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
- November (6)
- Your Teen Could get a Straighter Smile with Clear Aligners Rather than Braces
- Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
- Keep up Regular Dental Care While You're Pregnant
- Take Steps to Save an Incoming Tooth's Place to Avoid a Poor Bite
- Prompt Treatment for Gum Disease Could Ultimately Save Your Teeth
- Take a Look into Your Future with a Trial Smile
- October (6)
- Dental Porcelain is a Great Option for Creating a Natural Appearance
- How to Help Your Kids Form Good Oral Hygiene Habits
- Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
- Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
- Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
- Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
- September (6)
- Advances in Porcelain Veneers Improve Both Strength and Appearance
- A Pediatric Dentist Could be a Great Choice for Your Child's Dental Care
- We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
- New Advances Could Revolutionize Decay Treatment
- Keep on Course during the 3 Phases of a Smile Makeover
- Veneers may Offer a Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
- August (6)
- There's Still Hope for a Re-Infected Tooth After Root Canal Treatment
- Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
- Dental Care of Prime Importance for Children with Special Health Needs
- What Happens in a Root Canal Treatment and How it Can Save Your Tooth
- 3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
- Back to School Do's and Don'ts
- July (7)
- Those Red Patches on Your Tongue are Nothing to be Alarmed About
- Clean Your Implants Just Like you Clean Your Natural Teeth
- Gum Recession Could Shorten the Life of Your Teeth
- Teenagers with Missing Teeth Usually Need a Temporary Restoration
- Ensure the Best Outcome with the Right Care for a Teen's Missing Tooth
- Get Your Vitamins the Natural Way for Optimum Dental Health
- Stop Gum Disease Before it Becomes a Major Health Issue
- June (6)
- A Root Canal Treatment may be Your Best Chance to Save a Tooth
- June Is National Safety Month: Be Prepared for Dental Emergencies
- 3 Advantages for Improving Your Smile with Composite Resins
- Keep Alert for this Extreme Form of Gingivitis
- Watch Out for Signs of Gum Recession
- Sedation Can Help Create a More Positive Dental Experience for a Child
- 2017
- December (5)
- Provisional Restorations let you Try out Your New Smile First
- Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
- Change Your Smile for the Better with Porcelain Veneers
- Composite Resin Could Transform Your Tooth's Appearance in Just one Visit
- Certain People may Benefit from Antibiotics Before Implant Surgery
- September (5)
- 'Test Drive' Your Future Look after Dental Work with a Trial Smile
- Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
- Reduce Future Bite Problems with These Innovative Techniques
- Take Proactive Steps to Protect Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
- A Teen with a Missing Tooth May Need to Wait on a Dental Implant
- May (5)
- Safety is a Priority When Imaging Children's Teeth with X-Rays
- Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
- Keep an Eye on Your Young Children's Fluoride Intake
- Pediatric Dentists Specialize in Dental Care for Children and Teens
- Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
- April (5)
- Plan Ahead to Make Your Smile the Best it can be for Your Big Day!
- Enhance Your Smile for that Special, Once-in-a-Lifetime Day
- Don't Let Sleep Apnea Ruin Your Sleep - or Your Health
- Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
- Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking Around Age 3
- 2016
- November (5)
- Keep Your Baby's Fluoride Intake within Moderate Limits
- Don't Let the Acid in Sports and Energy Drinks Ruin Your Tooth Enamel
- Dental Implants can Replace Your Whole Tooth, Not Just What You See
- Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
- Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
- June (5)
- Teens Benefit Most from A Temporary Solution to Missing Teeth
- Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
- That Small Mouth Sore is Likely Nothing - but Still Have it Checked
- Consider a Removable Partial Denture as a Temporary Solution After Tooth Loss
- Replacing a Tooth or Saving it - Which Should you do?
- May (5)
- 5 Ways to Make Your Smile More Confident and Inviting
- Prudent Use of X-Rays in Children Provides the most Benefit at the Lowest Risk
- Get a Handle on Stress-Related Tooth Grinding to Stop Tooth Damage
- Replacing a Missing Tooth isn't Just About Improving Your Smile
- Put an End to Uncomfortable and Embarrassing Cracked Mouth Corners
- March (5)
- Irritating Cold Sore Outbreaks can be Controlled Through Medication
- Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You
- Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
- Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health?
- Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
- 2015
- December (5)
- Eating Disorders May Contribute to Damaged Teeth and Gums
- Treating a Baby Tooth with Inner Decay can be Complicated - but Still Necessary
- A Second Root Canal Treatment May Help Save an Endangered Tooth
- Dental Amalgam Continues to be a Durable and Safe Tooth Filling
- Is Dental Treatment Safe During Pregnancy?
- July (5)
- Common Types of Tooth Injuries and How to Treat Them
- Conscious Sedation Eases Treatment Anxiety for Young Dental Patients
- Stains from Within a Tooth Require Professional Whitening
- There are Various Ways to Treat Sensitivity - Depending on its Cause
- Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
- April (5)
- Choosing the Right Mouth Rinse that Matches your Oral Health Needs
- 'Simple' Tooth Extractions are a Common Dental Procedure
- Dental Amalgam Fillings Remain a Safe and Reliable Tooth Restoration Option
- Cosmetic Questions to Ask to Get You on the Right Path to a Better Smile
- Getting Smart About Wisdom Teeth
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