Going to the dentist is something everyone needs to do, regardless of age. Unfortunately, this is something many people put off. A dentist is a person’s partner in good oral health throughout their life.

In addition to providing general oral health care services, dentists provide other services, too. Keep reading to learn about some of the most common dental services here.

Bonding

This is a treatment that can be used to repair teeth that are fractured, discolored, chipped, decayed, or to fix gaps present in between one or more teeth. To perform this treatment, a dentist will mix a composite resin material, which is a type of plastic, into a paste. The mixture is then tinted to match the color of a person’s teeth. Several layers of resin will be applied to each tooth and then the resin layers are hardened using a laser or ultraviolet light. The final … Read More