Dental bonding in Timonium
Chipped, gapped or discolored teeth? Dental bonding offers a quick, affordable single-visit fix—tooth-colored composite resin sculpted directly onto the tooth, usually with no anesthesia needed.
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Timonium, MD
Tooth bonding in Timonium
35+ years of experience
Skill and precision for the best fit.
Repairs chips, gaps and discoloration
Composite resin can repair chips, fractures and stains, and reshape teeth.
Comfortable, usually no numbing
Bonding is simple and comfortable, typically with no anesthesia.
Every dental service in Timonium, all in one place.
Dental bonding is one part of a full-service practice, and every one of these dental services is available in the same Timonium office.
Dental bonding, step by step
Here’s how dental bonding works at the Timonium office, usually in a single visit.
Prepare the tooth
Your tooth is etched so the bonding agent can adhere to it. The process is simple and comfortable and typically requires no anesthesia.
Sculpt the composite resin
Tooth-colored composite resin is placed onto the tooth and sculpted into the most suitable shape and size for the result you want, whether that’s repairing a chip, closing a gap or evening out your smile.
Trim and polish
The new tooth is trimmed if needed and polished to create a natural-looking finish, so you leave the same visit with an improved smile.
Patients in Timonium and Towson. In their words.
4.7 stars from 147 Google reviews · Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS: 35+ years in practice, Fellow of the ICOI, member of the AACD
“Dr. Haywood repaired a chip in my tooth today. The tooth looks better than before it was chipped!”—Jim
“My teeth were very crooked and I wanted a better smile… I chose veneers and some minor cosmetic gum surgery because I really did not want braces in my 20s! The results speak for themselves.”—Greg
“I’ve finally found my dentist and I couldn’t be happier! Really impressed by how comfortable they made me feel from the moment I walked in. The whole team at Dr. Haywood’s office is warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive.”—Andrew
“Wow, just wow! Best dental experience I ever had! First, the office feels more like someone’s home than a sterile office… I have always been terrified of dental visits. Not anymore.”—Kelli
“I traveled to Dr. Haywood because I didn’t feel a regular dentist could handle my case. I’ve been thrilled with my new smile and get compliments everywhere I go. Thanks, Doc!”—John
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- Out of network: we file your insurance paperwork for you
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Dental bonding is the process of applying tooth-colored composite resin to a tooth. It can repair damage from decay, fractures, discoloration or chipping, and because it is completed directly on the tooth, it is also called a direct veneer.
Bonding can repair chips, fractures and discoloration, make your smile look more even, close gaps between teeth and change the shape of teeth. It can also be used as an alternative to amalgam fillings.
Dental bonding can be completed in a single visit, immediately and significantly improving your appearance.
Bonding a tooth is simple and comfortable, and it typically requires no anesthesia. If dental visits make you anxious, sedation options are available to help you stay relaxed.
Bonded veneers are hand sculpted on the spot and are often the most conservative cosmetic option. Porcelain veneers resist stains better and last longer, while composite bonding has a shorter lifespan, averaging 8 to 10 years. Compare dental veneers.
Unlike porcelain, composite resin can stain, so brush or at least rinse well with water after cola, coffee, tea or red wine. Resin is also not as strong as enamel, so avoid biting hard objects or opening cans and bottles with your teeth. Bite protection is suggested for all cosmetic work.
Bonding is one of the most affordable cosmetic procedures in dentistry today. Every case is different, so your fee is discussed at your consultation, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.
Cosmetic imaging is part of every cosmetic evaluation. Digital photos of your smile are changed on the imaging computer, so you and Dr. Haywood can plan the improvements you’d like to see together. Learn about cosmetic imaging.
Yes. Getting the best possible fit takes a great deal of skill and precision, and Dr. Haywood has performed bonding for many years, with cosmetic training from New York University’s Aesthetic Continuum.
108 W Timonium Rd, Ste 200, Timonium, MD 21093, serving Timonium, Towson, Pikesville, Baltimore and nearby communities. New patients are welcome. The practice is out of network with insurance companies: you pay at the time of service, the office files the paperwork for maximum reimbursement, and HSA and flex plans are welcome. Financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.