Improve the appearance of cracked and discoloured teeth
Dental bonding is a technique that is used to improve the appearance of cracked and discoloured teeth. It is a relatively simple procedure that can be finished in couple of hours and is therefore quite an attractive option of Dental Tourist travelling for cosmetic reasons. Cosmetic bonding is commonly combined with contouring of the natural teeth.
What is Dental Bonding?
Bonding is a technique where composite resin or porcelain is bonded to the teeth. This has the affect of covering up minor flaws such as discolouration or cracks in your teeth. Bonding normally last for about 7 years. Bonding is commonly combined with contouring and reshaping to provide overall aesthetic improvements.
You might need a tooth bonding if:
- If you have small gaps between your front teeth that you want corrected
- If you teeth are chipped or cracked and you would like their appearance improved
- If your teeth are stained or dis-coloured, bonding can be used to whiten your smile
What is the procedure like?
The procedure is relatively simply and can normally be completed in a couple of hours. At first a mild solutions is applied to your teeth that roughens up the enamel, so that a resin can be boned to them. Several layer of resin are then bonded using a special light that sets the resin into your teeth's surface. The resin is then further shaped and polished by the dentist.
What different types exist?
There are two varieties of dental bonding. The first type is appropriate for small corrections and can be fitted in a single visit to the dentist. The second type are fabricated (typically out of porcelain) in a dental laboratory and therefore require two visits. This type last longer and generally offer better aesthetics.
What affects the price?
- The dentist
- The number of teeth that you want bonded
- The type of bonding selected
Dental Contouring
Dental contouring is one of the many cosmetic dental techniques that can help give you a beautiful smile. Contouring is regularly combined with cosmetic bonding and other procedures to give dental tourist the smile they are looking for. Dental contouring and reshaping can be completed in a single visit to the dentist.
What is Dental Contouring?
Dental contouring and reshaping is a procedure where the dentist then sculpts your tooth to a desired shape.
You might need a dental contouring if:
- You have chipped or cracked teeth and you want to improve their appearance
- Your teeth are irregularly shaped
- If you teeth are slightly overlapping
- You bite is slightly out of alignment
Things to be aware of:
- This is a permanent procedure; whatever is removed cannot be restored naturally
- You teeth can become weaker if large amount of the tooth surface are removed
What is the procedure like?
Your dentist will take x-rays of the teeth that you want to reshape. This tells them the position of the inner parts of the tooth and helps determine how much of the tooth surface can be safely removed. The teeth are then marked up with a pen. The surface area to be removed is slowly stripped away using a drill or laser. The teeth are then shaped further using a rough paper and finally smoothed and polished. All of this can normally be done without the need for an anaesthetic.
What affects the price
- The dentist chosen
- The number of teeth that you want contoured
- The extent of the contouring
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Save yourself up to 70% on dentistry in the Americas
The World Health Organization rated Costa Rica's healthcare system above that of the U.S. so it's no wonder that Americans are looking to their cheaper neighbours to cut the costs of healthcare.
Mexico is the regions largest dental tourism destination with thousands of Americans making the journey south of the border each month to cut their dentistry bills.
Dentists in the Americas - Additional Information
Mexican and Costa Rican dentists regularly complete some or all of their training in U.S dental schools and many are members of the Amercican Dental Association. Training is comparable to the US with a 5 year degree in dentistry and a commitment to continuing education to keep skills up to date.
Mexican border towns offer convienience for LA, Arizona and Texas while futher flung destinations like the Yucatan and Costa Rica appeal to the adventurous tourist who also wants quality dental work. Our most popular dental destination in the Americas is Mexico (e.g. Tijuana, Cancun) and Costa Rica.
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