{"id":132,"date":"2019-01-24T16:29:27","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T16:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/?p=132"},"modified":"2019-01-24T16:29:27","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T16:29:27","slug":"bonding-or-a-dental-crown-in-zionsville-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/bonding-or-a-dental-crown-in-zionsville-which-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Bonding or a Dental Crown in Zionsville: Which Is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n\r\n\"BenefitDo you have chipped teeth? Don\u2019t feel bad; you\u2019re not alone. Tooth chipping becomes ever more common as we get older. Fortunately, dental medicine has several ways of dealing with this problem. Two of the most common approaches are composite bonding and a dental crown in Zionsville<\/a>. But which option is better for you? Let\u2019s take a closer look at both.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Composite Bonding for Troubled Teeth<\/h2>\r\nComposite bonding uses a medical-grade product similar to the compound that dentists use to fill cavities. Treatment occurs in three steps:\r\n
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  1. The dentist applies a gentle etching solution to the patient\u2019s teeth and leaves it in place for about 15 seconds. A rubber dam is used to prevent the solution from entering the patient\u2019s mouth.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. The dentist applies the bonding material itself, gently shaping it so that it fills in chips, uneven spots, and other imperfections.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Once this step is complete, the dentist uses a special light-activated device to harden the bond to the teeth. The result is a beautifully enhanced smile that can improve every aspect of the patient\u2019s life.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nCosmetic bonding normally last about 10 years with proper care. Your dentist will first perform a complete oral exam to make sure you\u2019re not suffering from tooth decay or other oral health concerns. Restorative work such as root canals is sometimes needed before cosmetic bonding is feasible.\r\n

    Dental Crowns for More Complete Smile Restoration<\/h2>\r\nTooth decay is a progressive illness that typically starts at the top of the tooth and works its way to the roots. In many cases, this means that the base of the tooth can be saved even if the top portion cannot. In such cases, your dentist may recommend a crown to prevent further damage.\r\n\r\nThe process of receiving a dental crown begins with your dentist gently shaping the tooth to receive the restoration. You will receive anesthetics and possibly mild sedatives for your comfort.\r\n\r\nThe restoration itself is typically crafted from ceramic, gold, porcelain over metal, or resin. Modern crowns are coated with enamel to emulate the look of your natural teeth.\r\n\r\nThe crown is held in place with a special dental adhesive similar to the material used in cosmetic bonding. A properly placed crown can last from 10 years to a lifetime. Crowns look and function exactly like healthy natural teeth.\r\n\r\nEnjoying the most benefit from either cosmetic bonding or a dental crown requires reasonable self-care on the patient\u2019s part. This includes brushing 2-3 times a day, flossing at least once per day, minimizing consumption of sweets and simple starches, and seeing your dentist every six months or so for cleanings and checkups.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s also important to avoid tobacco and illicit drugs and consume alcohol only in moderation. Your dentist may make other recommendations at the time of treatment.\r\n\r\nModern cosmetic and restorative dentistry makes it possible for almost anyone to enjoy healthier teeth. Talk to your dentist about the treatment options mentioned in this post during your next appointment. You\u2019ll look back on the decision with plenty of reason to smile.\r\n

    About the Author<\/h2>\r\nDr. Angelo M. Julovich has been practicing dentistry for almost 40 years, including 11 years here in his Zionsville office. Dr. Julovich earned his DDS degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1982. You can reach his office online<\/a> or by calling (317) 769-3335.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"  Do you have chipped teeth? Don\u2019t feel bad; you\u2019re not alone. Tooth chipping becomes ever more common as we get older. Fortunately, dental medicine has several ways of dealing with this problem. Two of the most common approaches are composite bonding and a dental crown in Zionsville. But which option is better for you? Let\u2019s take a closer look at both. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=132"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":133,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132\/revisions\/133"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}