Cosmetic Tooth Bonding to the Rescue

Tooth bonding is a popular minimally invasive and cost-effective cosmetic treatment option that is also a quick way to improve teeth with minor flaws. The bonding material is applied between the problem tooth’s original enamel and the dentin below it. Once the bonding has been applied it will look and function just like your original tooth did. Our skilled prosthodontists use a shade of composite resin that blends with the original color of your teeth so your smile looks natural. However, If you like, we can use a slightly lighter shade to whiten and brighten the color of your teeth.

Dental bonding uses a tooth-colored putty-like composite material (resin) that is placed onto the tooth, carefully sculpted into shape and is then hardened and polished for beautiful results. This tooth restoration option is typically done in just one visit to the office and is perfect if you have teeth with small cracks, chips, or even gaps between your teeth that make you feel self-conscious when you smile. Once the bonding material is polished, it is permanently bonded to the teeth so when you look into the mirror all you will see is a full, healthy smile!

Why Choose Dental Bonding

This cosmetic dental treatment offers you a variety of cosmetic benefits to give you the smile you want and you won’t have to worry about having orthodontic treatment or trimming down your teeth as you would with dental veneers. You can enjoy dental bonding benefits like these:

• Saves more areas of your tooth enamel
• Repairs damaged or broken teeth
• Closes tooth gaps as needed
• Durable and long-lasting
• Expertly molded and color-matched to your nearby teeth
• Looks natural while blending in with the rest of your teeth
• Is easier to apply than getting dental veneers

When you come in to get one or more teeth bonded, our prosthodontists and team will attach the composite resin material directly onto your tooth where it will be shaped to fit to correct minor flaws in the tooth’s appearance. Once the composite resin is hardened, trimmed and polished, you can look forward to a lasting, aesthetically appealing restoration to complement your smile. Thanks to modern dental technology, dental bonding is typically done in only one visit and requires minimal to no tooth preparation. You can be confident that time in the chair will be quick and comfortable for you.

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You will need to take good care of your teeth with proper brushing and flossing to make them last as long as possible. This conservative dental restoration can beautifully serve your smile for years to come. Our prosthodontists, Dr. Goggins, Dr. Aguirre, Dr. Pitz and Dr. Poineal are excited to help you create the aesthetically pleasing smile you desire and have assisted many others just like you! We welcome you to call our team at 303-586-1019 if you have questions or would like to schedule a visit in Broomfield, Colorado.

One of the ways we can do this is through full-mouth reconstruction, which can be the best option for when your mouth has suffered excessive decay or damage, seriously harming multiple teeth that will need replacing. So how do you know that you might need a full-mouth reconstruction, here are some of our most common reasons:

• You have cracked or broken teeth
• You have suffered a dental injury
• Your mouth has experienced trauma, severely damaging multiple teeth
• Severe tooth decay
• Oral infection
• Advanced gum disease (periodontitis), a serious oral infection

Whether you have bad oral health, a misaligned bite or missing teeth, these can also harm your remaining teeth and the problem with treating one area at a time is that your remaining teeth will keep wearing down, decaying or inviting further damage. And it’s not just your teeth, but your dental restorations that are at risk. So, one of the most important reasons you have for replacing a lost tooth or fixing a damaged one is so that it won’t harm your other teeth! Full mouth reconstruction allows us to fix your oral issues so your mouth can be healthy again.

Did you know that even long-term exposure to oral acids from the food and drinks (wine, soda, sparkling water) you consume can lead to tooth erosion over time? If you already suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) it can lead to tooth erosion from the constantly present acid coming up. The same happens if you have a serious eating disorder like bulimia that can damage tooth vital tooth enamel.

To determine if you might benefit from having a full mouth reconstruction done by our team at Denver Restorative Dentistry, we will first evaluate your smile’s current oral health and aesthetic appearance and explain how we can improve your smile’s health and beauty overall. Full-mouth reconstruction may mean having a combination of the following treatments done, such as:

• Bridges
• Crowns
• Dentures (complete or partial)
• Fillings
• Implants
• Veneers

Once we have reviewed our results with you to determine what restorations would be best for your unique needs, we can go to work and perform your full mouth restoration. The results mean restoring your full smile in both form and function. Our experienced prosthodontists, Dr. Goggins, Dr. Aguirre, Dr. Pitz and Dr. Poineal have performed many full-mouth reconstructions and are skilled at helping you to receive the same high-quality care so you can fall in love with your smile again (or even for the first time!) You can see some of our successful full-mouth reconstructions here. We invite you to fill out a REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT form. We look forward to scheduling your FREE consultation to see how we can help you restore your healthy, beautiful smile!

A healthy beautiful smile starts in the home and with those biannual cleanings. Along with your daily brushing and flossing routine to remove harmful plaque, those professional dental cleanings are the only way to remove tartar buildup (made from hardened plaque) that can otherwise lead to cavities and gum disease. 

Fact: The leading cause of tooth loss is periodontal disease. Catching it early means it can often be reversed though lost gum tissue doesn’t regenerate.

When you come in for your cleanings, you can look forward to the following:

Our dental skilled dental hygienists will use special tools to floss and polish your pearly whites after removing tartar buildup around the teeth and gum line to prevent tooth enamel loss, allowing tooth decay and gum disease to gain a foothold.

Our experienced prosthodontists will give your smile a comprehensive exam to see if there are any developing problems while they are still in their early stages and least invasive to treat. Dental X-rays are also taken yearly to detect problems that can’t be seen with the eye alone. 

If it is time for your next dental checkup, be sure to come in to stay on top of your oral health game. If you haven’t scheduled a cleaning lately, it’s time to make sure that happens. You can call 303-586-1019 or schedule your appointment with our prosthodontists in Broomfield, Colorado, online. Our Denver Restorative Dentistry team, led by Dr. Taylor Goggins, Dr. Brian Aguirre and Dr. Anna Pitz can make your dental cleaning comfortable and your teeth shine! 

At-Home Routine (Brush and Floss)

Our prosthodontists and team is a firm believer in preventative care, which begins in the home. Daily brushing and flossing with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste will help remove harmful oral plaque that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Sticking to a nutritious diet while limiting sugary and acidic foods and beverages will also protect tooth enamel. You are essentially on the front lines of defense when it comes to protecting your smile, and your teeth and gums will reflect this.

Routine Dental Cleanings and Exams

Your daily oral hygiene care, combined with regular, twice-yearly dental cleanings and exams complement your efforts to protect your smile. During these visits, our prosthodontists will assess your oral health with a detailed dental exam using dental X-rays. A periodontal probing will be done to assess your gum health and to diagnose any signs of gum disease. Dr. Taylor Goggins, Dr. Brian Aguirre and Dr. Anna Pitz want to make sure that any dental conditions or diseases, like tooth decay, bone loss or other dental problems are spotted early so treatment is minimally invasive and most effectively applied.

(Optional) Dental Sealants and Fluoride Treatments

One of our skilled dental hygienists will remove all the hardened tartar from your teeth and around the gum line, and polish your teeth to remove stains to make your tooth enamel shine! Depending on your dental needs, this is also the time when applying dental sealants on the hard to clean molars in the back of the mouth may be done, as well as applying a fluoride treatment if your enamel needs strengthening to keep out cavities. While optional, both dental sealants and fluoride treatments are effective preventative measures to take to ensure a healthier smile.

If you have any questions or concerns about your smile or family members, our experienced team is ready to help! As always, we support healthy beautiful smiles to boost self-confidence!

 #1 Dental Flossing

Brushing only cleans 50% of your tooth surfaces, because 50% of the harmful bacteria in your mouth accumulate between the teeth where the teeth meet because your toothbrush can’t reach those areas. This is where flossing comes as it can clean between the teeth and along the gumline, effectively fighting off cavities and gum disease from harming your smile.

 #2 Daily Habits

What habits do you have that show up in your smile? The condition of your teeth and gums reveal the following:

• If you are a regular soda, coffee, tea or wine drinker.
• Whether you are having excess stress in your life.
• If you are eating a nutrient-poor diet.
• If you have an eating disorder.
• If you use tobacco or drink alcohol excessively.

Clues that give away your daily habits include tooth stains and discoloration, tooth enamel erosion from acid, bruxism (teeth grinding), dry mouth, halitosis, and even various medical conditions such as diabetes and pregnancy can be revealed by looking at your oral health.

#3 Dental Anxiety

You might be experiencing dental anxiety if you avoid dental visits because you are afraid of experiencing pain during a procedure, or you feel nervous about having someone working in your mouth. Whatever your reason, thanks to modern advances in dental sedation, you can have the care you need in a comfortable, relaxing environment. Whether relief comes in the form of taking a pill, breathing in nitrous oxide, inhaling anesthesia, or using numbing agents, you can get the help you need to have a pleasant treatment.

#4 Dental Visits

When you come in for a dental cleaning and exam, dental issues will be detected while they are still easy and economical to treat and hardened dental plaque will be removed, which can cause tooth decay and gum disease if ignored. Both gum disease and early tooth decay are unnoticeable until they cause pain, and by then, some damage has been one.

To keep your smile healthy, eat a balanced diet, brush, and floss daily, and see your dentist regularly. To schedule your next visit with our team, please call 303-586-1019 to give your smile the care it deserves!

– Dental crowns are a tooth restoration procedure that can completely conceal a tooth down to the gum line to not only give it the look you desire but also to prevent any further damage from occurring to the tooth.

– Dental fillings are wonderful treatment options used to fill in the gaps for teeth that have been ravaged by cavities. Dental amalgams are great for large teeth and durability, while tooth-colored composites can be used to maintain the natural appearance of your teeth and are great choices for small and medium-sized cavities.

– Dental veneers are highly effective forms of cosmetic dentistry that are directly bonded to the fronts of teeth and can take any challenging teeth and hide the damage or irregularities behind a beautiful façade.

– Teeth whiteners are implemented to make your natural teeth whiter and brighter by removing deep stains and discolorations, with professional whiteners working by applying gel to your teeth that is safe, effective, and able to vastly improve the color of your teeth in a single day.

No matter which tooth restoration service you choose, the real importance is the oral health benefits each can provide. If you would like Dr. Taylor Goggins and our team at Denver Restorative Dentistry to bring you in for an oral exam to determine which treatment is best for you, please contact our dentist office in Broomfield, Colorado, by calling us at 303-586-1019. We can get you on the path to smiles for miles!

While you can’t always tell if you have a cracked tooth, if you feel a sharp pain when you bite down on your food which stops when you stop putting pressure on your tooth, your tooth may have a fracture. A tooth can crack for a number of reasons:

• If you chew on hard objects such as ice, hard candy, or hard nuts you can fracture a tooth.
• A blow to the mouth can crack a tooth.
• If tooth enamel is exposed to temperature extremes, your tooth can crack. So if you are eating hot soup, don’t be tempted to sip ice water with it.
• Your teeth can crack if you persistently grind or clench your teeth (also known as bruxism).

To repair a cracked tooth, Dr. Goggins or Dr. Esguerra will first examine the tooth to determine proper treatment. For example, if the tooth has minor cracks, bonding with a tooth-colored composite resin or dental filling may be all that will be required. However, if the damage is severe or affecting the tooth pulp, the tooth may require extraction, requiring a root canal.

If you are suffering from the effects of a cracked tooth, please call us at 303-586-1019 as soon as possible. Until you are seen by Dr. Goggins or Dr. Esguerra, avoid chewing on that side of your mouth, take acetaminophen or over-the-counter pain reliever as needed, and rinse with salt water for relief.  Our Denver Restorative Dentistry team in Broomfield, Colorado, is happy to help you restore your healthy smile!