The tooth bonding procedure is simple. When you come into our Cherry Creek, Denver dental office, we begin by evaluating if dental bonding is the best solution for you. If so, then we will roughen the area where the procedure will be applied.

The putty is then applied and adjusted to give the desired shape. This may take several layers of application. After it is applied, a curing light is applied to the dental bonding, which causes it to harden.

Once the bonding is hardened, it will be polished to better match your natural tooth enamel.

Advantages of Tooth Bonding

Dental bonding has several advantages:

• It is flexible and can be applied in almost any place on your teeth
• The procedure can be completed in one short dental visit
• It can be color matched to your natural tooth to give a good cosmetic result
• The cost of dental bonding is generally less than for other treatments
• Caring for bonded teeth and natural teeth are the same

This makes for a good option for some dental problems.

Disadvantages of Dental Bonding

This procedure is not always the best solution to your dental problems, however. Its disadvantages include:

• It is not as strong as other dental restorations and often has a short expected life
• It is not as aesthetic as other dental restorations
• Results are highly dependent on the skill of your dentist

For these reasons, some people opt for porcelain restorations such as porcelain veneers or porcelain inlays or onlays for treatment of these dental problems.

To learn more about your options for fixing dental problems such as a chipped tooth repair and teeth whitening please schedule an appointment with Ascent Dental today for your teeth bonding and cosmetic dentistry needs.

Meet Your Dentist

Dr. Jeff Johnston, an experienced and well-known dentist in Denver, CO, has spent his lifetime in the dental industry and enjoys working with all of his patients.  As a young person, Dr. Johnston spent lots of time in many different dental offices receiving treatment for an impacted front tooth, which required multiple dental specialties. After a few dental surgeries and years in braces, Dr. Johnston’s career interest gradually molded into place. At age 12, Dr. Johnston felt dentistry had chosen him and has been passionate about it ever since.

While in dental school at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Dr. Johnston served 4 years with dental missions in Mexico. This extracurricular activity allowed for an early start and additional hands on training while in school. Before graduating, in 2003, Dr. Johnston did an internship at the Brownsville Community Health Clinic on the Mexico – Texas border. Here, Dr. Johnston received more additional hands on dental education tending to low income individuals with extensive dental needs.

In 2008, Dr. Johnston founded Ascent Dental Group as the culmination of his lifelong journey in dentistry. As a dedicated dentist in the Denver, CO area, he aims to create an environment where strong, lasting relationships between doctor and patient thrive. Consequently, this fosters clear and effective communication, ultimately leading to better treatment outcomes. His small-town upbringing instilled in him the value of personal connections, which now shapes his approach to care. Moreover, Dr. Johnston remains passionate about the ongoing growth of Ascent Dental, his continued dental education, his meaningful patient relationships, and his personal self-improvement.