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Dental Bonding in Pickering
Chipped tooth? Gap between your front teeth? Stubborn stain that whitening cannot fix? Dental bonding in Pickering at Ivory Dental is a fast, affordable cosmetic solution that repairs these issues in a single visit — often in under an hour per tooth.
What Is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding uses a tooth-coloured composite resin material that Dr. Claudia Wood sculpts directly onto your tooth. The resin is shaped to repair chips, close gaps, cover stains, or change the shape of a tooth, then hardened with a special light. The result is a natural-looking repair that blends with your surrounding teeth.
Unlike veneers or crowns, bonding is minimally invasive. Little to no tooth enamel is removed, and anesthesia is usually not needed unless the bonding is being used to fill a cavity. The entire procedure for one tooth typically takes 30 to 60 minutes.
What Dental Bonding Fixes
Bonding is one of the most versatile cosmetic dentistry procedures we offer at our Pickering office. Common uses include:
- Chipped or cracked teeth — restores the original shape and protects the exposed surface
- Gaps between teeth — builds up tooth width to close small spaces (diastema)
- Discoloured teeth — covers stains that do not respond to whitening
- Misshapen teeth — reshapes teeth that are too small, pointed, or uneven
- Exposed tooth roots — covers roots exposed by gum recession to reduce sensitivity
- Cavity filling — tooth-coloured alternative to silver amalgam fillings
The Bonding Process at Ivory Dental
The process is straightforward and comfortable. Dr. Wood selects a composite resin shade that matches your natural tooth colour using a shade guide. She then roughens the tooth surface slightly and applies a conditioning liquid to help the resin adhere.
The putty-like resin is applied to the tooth and moulded into the desired shape. Once the shape is right, an ultraviolet light hardens the material in seconds. Dr. Wood then trims, shapes, and polishes the bonding until it matches the sheen and texture of your natural teeth.
No impressions or lab work is needed — everything is done in one appointment at our Pickering location.
Dental Bonding vs Veneers
Both bonding and veneers improve the appearance of front teeth, but they differ in cost, durability, and procedure. Bonding costs $200 to $500 per tooth and is done in one visit with no enamel removal. Porcelain veneers cost $800 to $2,000 per tooth, require two visits, and involve removing a thin layer of enamel permanently.
Veneers last longer (10 to 20 years) and resist staining better than bonding (5 to 10 years). For minor repairs — a small chip, a single gap, or one discoloured tooth — bonding is usually the most practical choice. For a full smile makeover involving multiple teeth, veneers may provide superior long-term results.
Caring for Bonded Teeth
Composite resin is durable but not as strong as natural enamel or porcelain. To protect your bonding, avoid biting hard objects like ice, pens, or fingernails. Do not use your bonded teeth to tear open packages. Limit consumption of staining substances like coffee, tea, and red wine, especially in the first 48 hours after the procedure.
Brush and floss normally and visit Ivory Dental for regular checkups. Dr. Wood monitors your bonding at each visit and can touch up or replace it when needed. The Canadian Dental Association considers bonding a safe, effective, and conservative approach to improving the appearance of damaged teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dental bonding cost in Pickering?
Dental bonding at Ivory Dental in Pickering typically costs $200 to $500 per tooth, making it one of the most affordable cosmetic dental procedures. Insurance may cover bonding when it is performed for structural repair rather than purely cosmetic reasons.
How long does dental bonding last?
Dental bonding typically lasts 5 to 10 years with proper care. Avoid biting hard objects (ice, pens, fingernails), limit staining foods and drinks, and maintain regular dental checkups at Ivory Dental for the longest lifespan.
Does dental bonding look natural?
Yes. Dr. Claudia Wood carefully colour-matches the composite resin to your natural teeth so the bonding blends seamlessly. Most people cannot tell the difference between bonded and natural teeth.
Fix chips, gaps, and stains in one visit. Call Ivory Dental at (905) 839-9663 to book a dental bonding consultation in Pickering with Dr. Claudia Wood.