Local Dentist Earns Credential from American Academy of Implant Dentistry CHICAGO, IL. -- Peter  Zahedi, DMD, of San Rafael, CA, was recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s at its 2019 Annual Meeting, which was held in Las Vegas, NV, October 23 – 26.  As one of 380 dentists who hold this distinguished membership, Dr. Zahedi is one of the leading experts in implant care. Doctor Zahedi maintains a dental practice at 905 Lincoln Ave, in San Rafael, CA, United States.

To qualify for Fellowship, an expert panel of implant dentists reviewed Dr. Zahedi’s professional and leadership credentials as well as commitment to excellence in implant dental practice and to the Academy's standards for ethics and patient welfare. Dr. Zahedi was required to document for review that he was a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, the certifying board that the Academy sponsors.

Established in 1951, the AAID is the only dental implant organization that offers credentials recognized by US state and federal courts as being bona fide.  Its membership, which exceeds 5,500, includes general dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists and prosthodontists from across the United States and in more than 60 other countries. For more information about the AAID and its credentialed members, please visit www.aaid.com or www.aaid-implant.org or call the AAID at 312-335-1550.

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Tooth Bonding: Definition, What is Involved, and How to Take Care of it

Tooth Bonding: Definition, What is Involved, and How to Take Care of it

November 1, 2021

Our teeth are long-lasting because the enamel that protects them is the strongest tissue in our body. The teeth help us smile, chew and even bite. However, they can chip or break sometimes. Tooth cracking is easy, and it can happen on a water fountain, glass bottle, or even during childbirth. It becomes even easier when you have tooth decay or take food that contains many acids that damage your enamel.

If your teeth break, visit a dentist near you for tooth bonding. The bonding reforms the tooth and prevents it from further damage. Keep on reading this article to get more information about dental bonding.

Definition of Tooth Bonding

Dental bonding is the process of applying a tooth-colored composite resin to the surface of the tooth. It helps repair a chipped, fractured, discolored, or decayed tooth. Bonding also helps fill the gap between teeth and lengthen a shorter tooth than the rest. It is an inexpensive procedure and simple. This procedure is usually done in a single visit. The bonding is painless unless it’s for repairing a cavity. It works best when you have a minor cosmetic issue.

Who Needs Tooth Bonding?

For people who have a space between their teeth, a tooth bonding for gaps will help.

If you have always desired to whiten your teeth, our dentist in San Rafael will choose a bond that has a color similar to your natural teeth. As a result, your smile will be made bright, and your aesthetic appearance will improve!

Dental bonding is perfect for a person with minor dental injuries, and tooth decay is not severe.

If you would wish to change the shape of your teeth, bonding will be the best option.

Tooth Bonding Procedure

During your visit to San Rafael Dentistry, Peter Zahedi DMD, our dentist, will offer you high-quality service. Our dentist will first use a shade chart to choose the correct composite resin that will match the color of your teeth. The procedure doesn’t require anesthesia unless the bonding is used to fill a decayed tooth. After choosing the shade, your dentist slightly etches the surface of the tooth. The surface becomes rough and is coated with a conditioning gel for easier sticking of the bonding material. Then a putty-like resin is applied to the tooth. It is molded and smoothed to the proper shape. Next, the material is hardened with ultraviolet light or a laser. After the material has hardened, your dentist will shape, trim, and polish it to match the surface of your other teeth.

The procedure will take from 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete. However, for multiple teeth, you’ll need to book several appointments for the bonding procedure to be complete. After the appointment, you can return to your normal activities.

After the procedure, you’ll be asked to avoid foods and beverages that can stain your teeth for 48 hours.

How to Take Care of the Bonded Tooth

  • Avoid biting and chewing hard objects like pens: The force exerted on the tooth after biting can weaken and break the bonding
  • Choose soft toothbrushes: Using hard-bristled toothbrushes will be harsh on your resin. Instead, preserve your bonding by brushing your teeth gently with a soft toothbrush. Do not use a toothbrush that is bent and flattened since you’ll apply a force that will damage your teeth whitening San Rafael.
  • Maintain good oral hygiene: Your bonding will last longer when it is clean. Brushing twice daily and flossing is important. Also, avoid foods with too much sugar. Sugary foods release acids in your mouth that damage the enamel. It leads to an increase in bacteria production found in plaque.
  • Always seek professional Maintenance: Regularly going for a dental bonding checkup near you will have the bonding remain new and shiny. Your dentist will polish the bond to restore shine. The texture of the bonding will change to smooth.
  • Be rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash twice daily.

Come today and get a dental bonding at San Rafael. Our dentists work on delivering the best. We are always open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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