Composite Bonding in Calgary
Small imperfections can make a big difference in how you feel about your smile. Composite bonding repairs chips, discolouration and gaps, often in a single visit and without drilling.
What Does Composite Bonding Fix and How Quickly?
Composite bonding uses a tooth-coloured resin that is applied directly to the surface of your tooth, then sculpted and polished to a perfect finish. The result is a seamless, natural-looking repair that blends invisibly with your surrounding teeth.
The procedure is minimally invasive. In most cases, no drilling or removal of tooth structure is required. If you are considering composite bonding in Calgary SW, it is one of the quickest and most affordable ways to significantly improve your smile.
Who Is Bonding For?
- Patients with a chipped or cracked tooth.
- Anyone with small gaps between their teeth.
- People with teeth that look uneven or misshapen.
- Patients with small areas of staining or discolouration.
- Anyone who wants a fast, affordable improvement with no long recovery.
What Is Included
- Repair of chips, cracks and minor fractures.
- Closing of small gaps between teeth.
- Correction of uneven or misshapen teeth.
- Coverage of discolouration and stains.
- Treatment that is usually completed in one appointment.
- No drilling in most cases.
Why Choose Olympic Park Smiles Dental for Bonding
- Fast results: most bonding procedures are completed in a single appointment, so you leave with a noticeably improved smile the same day.
- Minimally invasive: unlike veneers or crowns, composite bonding typically requires no removal of tooth structure, preserving your natural teeth.
- Cost-effective: bonding is significantly more affordable than porcelain veneers while still delivering beautiful, natural-looking results.
- A three-doctor team: Dr. Lissandre Colbran, Dr. Brendan Kalin and Dr. Kevin Kalin.
- A 4.9 Google rating from more than 120 five-star reviews.
What to Expect at Your Visit
- 01A quick consultation. We look at your teeth and talk about what you would like to change.
- 02A shade match. We choose a resin shade that matches your natural teeth.
- 03Preparation. We lightly roughen the tooth surface and apply a conditioning liquid so the resin bonds well.
- 04Sculpting. We apply the resin, shape it by hand and harden it with a special light.
- 05Polishing. We polish the bonding, check your bite and make sure it looks and feels natural.
Caring for Your Bonding
- Brush twice a day and floss daily.
- Avoid biting your nails, chewing ice or opening packages with your teeth.
- Limit coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco, which can stain bonding over time.
- Keep up regular check-ups and cleanings.
- Call us if the bonding chips or feels rough.
Related Treatments
- Porcelain Veneers: a longer-lasting option for broader smile changes.
- Teeth Whitening: brighten your natural teeth before we match your bonding.
- Tooth Fillings: tooth-coloured repairs for cavities.
- Cosmetic Dentistry: explore every way to refresh your smile.
- Teeth Cleaning and Check-Ups: keep your bonding and your smile healthy.
Cost of Composite Bonding
Composite bonding is one of the most affordable ways to improve your smile. The cost depends on how many teeth need treatment and what we are repairing. Call us at (403) 300-2224 for a personalized quote. You can also visit our Financial Options section for payment and insurance information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Composite bonding is a cosmetic treatment that uses tooth-coloured resin to repair chips, close small gaps and cover stains. The resin is shaped on the tooth and hardened with a special light, so the repair blends in with your natural teeth.
Bonding can last several years with good care. How long it lasts depends on the size of the repair and on habits such as grinding your teeth or biting hard objects. We check it at your regular visits and can touch it up when needed.
Composite resin can stain over time, especially with coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco. Good brushing, regular cleanings and limiting staining foods help keep it looking bright, and we can polish or refresh it if it dulls.
Coverage depends on your plan and on why the bonding is needed. Repairs to a damaged tooth are sometimes covered, while purely cosmetic bonding often is not. Call us with your plan details and we will help you understand your options.
Bonding is quick, affordable and conservative, which makes it a great fit for small chips and gaps. Veneers suit broader changes and are very stain-resistant. A consultation helps you compare both for your own smile.
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