Dental Bonding
in Greenbelt, MD

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What is Dental Bonding?

Dental bonding is a simple, non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses tooth-colored composite resin to repair chips, close gaps, or improve the shape and appearance of your teeth. At McCarl Dental Group in Greenbelt, MD, our skilled team uses dental bonding to enhance your smile in just one visit — no drilling, no discomfort, and no waiting. It's a fast, affordable way to make small imperfections disappear and boost your confidence.

Benefits of Dental Bonding

Quick, Minimally Invasive Treatment

Bonding usually takes less than an hour per tooth and often requires no anesthesia — making it ideal for minor touch-ups.

Natural, Beautiful Results

The composite resin is color-matched to your natural teeth, so the final result blends seamlessly with your smile.

Cost-Effective Cosmetic Solution

Compared to other aesthetic treatments, bonding is a budget-friendly option that delivers impressive improvements with minimal downtime.

The Dental Bonding Treatment Process

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Comprehensive Consultation and Evaluation

Your visit begins with a one-on-one consultation with one of our dentists. We’ll assess your smile, listen to your concerns, and determine if dental bonding is the best option for your needs. In some cases, we may recommend combining bonding with other treatments for optimal results.

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2

Tooth Preparation and Shade Matching

Once we determine bonding is right for you, we’ll select a resin shade that closely matches the color of your natural teeth. To help the bonding material adhere properly, we lightly etch or roughen the surface of the tooth and apply a conditioning liquid — all without removing any significant enamel.

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3

Application, Sculpting, and Shaping

Next, we apply the soft, putty-like resin to your tooth and carefully shape it to match the natural contours of your smile. Whether we’re filling a chip or closing a gap, we sculpt the material with precision and artistry to ensure the final result looks just right.

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4

Curing, Refinement, and Polishing

After shaping, we use a special curing light to harden the resin. Once set, we trim and polish the bonded tooth so it feels smooth and looks glossy — just like your natural enamel. You’ll leave with an instantly improved smile and no downtime.

Frequently asked questions

Is dental bonding painful?

Dental bonding is typically a painless procedure because it only involves applying a resin to the surface of the teeth. In most cases, anesthesia is not required unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth. Patients may feel slight discomfort or sensitivity after the procedure, but this usually subsides quickly.