Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Bonding in Durham, NC
Dental bonding is a quick, conservative way to fix small cosmetic flaws. Tooth-colored resin is applied and shaped directly on the tooth to repair chips, close small gaps, and smooth uneven edges, usually in a single visit. At Fleming Dental in Durham, we match the bonding to your natural teeth so the repair blends in seamlessly.
HOW IT WORKS
What to expect at your visit.
1
Shade match
We choose a resin shade that matches your natural tooth color.
2
Preparation
The tooth surface is lightly prepared so the bonding adheres well. Drilling is usually not needed.
3
Shaping
Tooth-colored resin is applied and sculpted to the right shape.
4
Finishing
We harden the resin, refine the shape, and polish, so it looks and feels natural.
What dental bonding is
Bonding uses a tooth-colored composite resin, the same material as a tooth-colored filling, applied directly to a tooth and shaped by hand. It can repair a chip, close a small gap, cover a stubborn stain, or reshape a tooth that looks uneven. Because it goes on in layers and is sculpted in place, a good result is nearly invisible.
When bonding is the right choice
Bonding is ideal for small, focused fixes. If you have a single chipped tooth, a little gap, or an edge you have always wanted smoothed, bonding is often the simplest and most conservative option. For larger changes across several teeth, veneers may be a better fit, and we will tell you honestly which one suits your case.
What to expect from bonding
Most bonding is done in one visit, with no numbing needed for simple cases. It is a conservative treatment that preserves your natural tooth. Bonding is durable, though not quite as stain-resistant or long-lasting as porcelain, so we will show you how to care for it and keep it looking its best.
Meet Dr. Fleming
Dr. Alex Fleming handles the cosmetic work at Fleming Dental. His approach is function first, so before he refines how your smile looks, he makes sure your bite is working the way it should. That is what keeps cosmetic results looking natural and lasting.
With advanced training through the Pankey Institute, he plans every case carefully, so the finished smile is unmistakably yours.
A small fix, one visit.
Bonding can repair a chip or close a small gap in a single visit. Ask us if it is right for your smile.
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Practice Info
📍1020 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705
⏰ Monday to Wednesday 8:00a to 4:30p
⏰ Thursday 8:00a to 3:30p
⏰ Closed Friday to Sunday
Insurance & Fees
Fleming Dental is an out-of-network, fee-for-service practice. We file insurance claims on your behalf as a courtesy, and we provide clear estimates before any treatment begins.
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