Beverly Hills Dental Bonding
Looking for a quick fix in Beverly Hills area? Dealing with chipped tooth and need an immediate result? Dental bonding and composite fillings are very common and simple dental procedures that involves adding a tooth like colored resin that mimics your natural tooth enamel. Depending on your dental issues dental bonding and composite fillings can normally fix simple chipped front teeth and simple cavities. Dental bonding is one of the most popular and common cosmetic dentistry procedures performed by cosmetic dentists around the country and also in Beverly Hills. . The primary reason that a patient visits a cosmetic dentist and ends up with dental bonding is because of the patient’s desire to improve their facial appearance and smile. Dental bonding procedures have minimal or not invasiveness, making them a popular option in Beverly Hills and beyond. Dr. Kristallis is a board certified specialist with almost 30 years of experience. He is an expert prosthodontist and a perfect candidate to take care of your chipped tooth by using dental bonding or composite filling. If done right by the right dentist, the result can be very natural and quick. If the color is matched correctly, no one can tell your tooth has been fix.
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When you see Dr. Kristallis to take care of your chipped tooth, he will carefully examine your oral health and will give you the best recommendations. In some cases, you also have an option to go for a porcelain veneer as an alternative. Porcelain veneers cost more and will take more than one office visit, but the end result maybe more satisfying to some patients. Dental bonding can be done in less than one hour and if they are done right by an experienced cosmetic dentist, the result should be very quick and natural. They are also more cost effective if you are on a budge and do not want to spend a lot of money.
What are the most common reasons why a patient will seek composite fillings?
Composite fillings are often recommended for those patients who have:
- Decayed teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Gaps between two teeth
- Worn teeth
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A composite filling is used after the affected or decayed portion of the tooth is removed. That composite filling then goes into the opening available. Many different types of filling materials are available and the prosthodontist at our Beverly Hills office may recommend one for your individual situation. Having a discussion with your dentist is the best way to determine the most appropriate option for restoring your teeth.
Composite fillings are some of the most widely used today and are likely to be recommended because they are same color as your tooth, making it much easier to match your existing teeth and a more aesthetically suited for use in visible areas of the mouth such as your front teeth. Composite fillings and dental bondings are not permanent and may someday require replacement. While they are likely to last many years, and remain durable during this time to provide you with a long-lasting smile. If you are a heavy coffee drinker you may notice a color change as time passes by. If this is something that will make you concerned, you can always ask on of our board certified specialists about your other options and possibly a porcelain veneer. Some patients report sensitivity to cold and hot temperatures after the composite fillings are first placed, but this usually subsides after the tooth adjusts to the new filling.
These composite fillings, however, hold up well in small cavities. When you schedule a consultation with one of our Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, you will have a better understanding of whether or not composite fillings are recommended for you and how to care for them most appropriately. Financing is an option for dental bonding and composite fillings as well as every other cosmetic procedure. Feel free to contact our Beverly Hills office and talk to one of our friendly staff about all of our financing options.
Cost of Dental Bonding
The cost of dental bonding compared to some of the other dental procedures and treatments is fairly affordable. At Cosmetic Dentists of Beverly Hills dental financing is always available for people who are looking for dental financing. Dr. Kristallis and his friendly staff will always be there for you and will put you in touch with one of the third party companies that provide dental financing. CareCredit is one the dental financing companies that will cover dental bonding and composite fillings. You have to apply like a credit card and depending on your credit history and your FICO score you will be approved for a certain credit limit that can be applied for a portion or all of your cosmetic dentistry treatments. Like credit cards, you will be billed every month and you have to make monthly payments to the dental financing company.