Unlike preformed veneers, bonding involves molding material directly onto your tooth, so it can be used either to rebuild a part of your tooth or to attach other materials, such as porcelain veneers.  One adhesive material commonly used in bonding is composite resin, which combines the elasticity and durability of plastic with the strength and appearance of ceramics.  A unique etching technique used in bonding helps these materials adhere well.  Bonding is also relatively inexpensive, allows for a polished finish and keeps your tooth intact.  Dr. Loewen can bond more that one tooth during a single visit.  Whether or not bonding is a good choice for your depends on the size and part of your tooth that needs restoration.
 

Bonding's "claim to fame"  is it's etching technique, a process of preparing the natural teeth so that restorative materials will more easily adhere.  This unique technique makes bonding useful for many different types of corrections -- from replacing old fillings to whitening teeth.
 

Replacing old fillings A white filling is bonded to the tooth, replacing old, stained fillings in front teeth.		Closing spaces Bonding can be used to widen or lengthen teeth and to repair chips and fractures
Attaching restorations Bonding is used to attach other restorations, such as porcelain veneers.		Whitening teeth A white resin can be bonded to a tooth to mask a particularly stubborn stain.