How Bonding Can Help Your Smile
- posted: Jan. 08, 2018
Even small cosmetic defects detract from an otherwise healthy and attractive smile. Your Pasadena dentist, Dr. Jerry Johnson, offers 
natural-looking and durable composite resin bonding. He can tell you how this one-visit cosmetic treatment can help your smile.
What is composite resin?
It's a strong, moldable blend of acrylic and glass particles. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry calls composite resin an "additive" material because your Pasadena dentist adds it to the surface of chipped, gapped, cracked, undersized or otherwise flawed teeth, and is shaped to achieve a natural look. Composite resin also restores teeth injured by dental decay, creating a tooth-colored filling that is seamless and just as strong as natural tooth structure.
The treatment process
If Dr. Johnson evaluates your smile and believes composite resin would improve its appearance, he prepares the tooth surfaces with a mild etching liquid. Then, he adds the color-matched material, shaping and trimming it with true artistic skill. When he is satisfied with the results, Dr. Johnson hardens the composite resin with a curing light and polishes it for a bright finish. Repairs made with composite resin are virtually indistinguishable from the natural tooth enamel.
Benefits of direct bonding
There are many benefits including:
- Lower cost than other cosmetic treatments, such as porcelain veneers and dental crowns
- Ease of application
- Moldability
- Natural looks and function
- Durability (it lasts about ten years or more with good at-home and in-office care)
- Repair of children's teeth injured during sports, falls and more
- Can be redone as needed
- Takes just one visit brief to Dr. Johnson's office
The complete makeover
Finally, composite resin bonding often accompanies other aesthetic dental treatments to complete a smile makeover. For instance, Dr. Johnson may use bonding to enhance some top front teeth which have minor chips, but also use porcelain crowns to even the bite and support the structure of previously restored back teeth.
Find out more
Renewing your smile can be easier than you may think. Why not contact Dr. Jerry Johnson and his staff for a cosmetic dental consultation? Be sure to ask about composite resin bonding! Call today: (626) 798-7896.
Dr. Johnson and his staff worked with me when I had a recent dental emergency. He was able to work me into his schedule and diagnose my cracked tooth and provide temporary relief from the pain. I am extremely happy with my new crown and feel that Dr. Johnson did an amazing job. January 25th, 2023
Dr. Johnson is a high-quality dentist who takes the time to explain any procedure you need to have done, which greatly puts you at ease. I recently broke off a piece of one of my back molars while eating at a restaurant. I called his office and Dr. Johnson was able to see me right away and fit me in to his schedule. I ended up needing a crown and couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you, Dr. Johnson! December 4th, 2018
Robert - Sep 20, 2010
Best Dentist In the World!!!!!!
My wife has been going to Dr. Johnson for quite some time now and she introduced me to him about 12 years ago. I have never felt so comfortable with a dentist as I have with Dr. Johnson. I have had a lot of work done by Dr. Johnson and have never felt any pain... AT ALL! If you are afraid of going to the dentist because of the pain, you need not fear Dr. Johnson. He is easy going and patient and does not try to sell you anything you don't need. Another thing that makes his office great is, he is prompt. If your appointment is at 2, then you are in your chair and being worked on at 2. He doesn't over book, which speaks volumes about his care for his patients.
mvanier - Oct 8, 2009
best.dentist.ever.
Jerry Johnson is the best dentist I've ever been to. I used to go to Dental Plus in Pasadena, and although their dentists were very competent, they were always trying to get me to do what I thought were unnecessary procedures (like veneers I didn't want or need). Jerry is the exact opposite of this. He's very laid-back, knowledgeable, and never tries to rip you off. His staff are friendly, polite, and intelligent. I think he already has plenty of patients, but I'd strongly recommend him if you're looking for a dentist in the Pasadena area.
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