Dental bonding is an extremely quick procedure that can be used to repair chipped, cracked, or discolored teeth. It involves applying a composite resin to a tooth to alter its appearance. Before starting the bonding process, Dr. Gentling will first select a shade of resin that closely resembles the shade of your teeth. He will then make the surface of your tooth slightly rough and apply a special liquid to help the material adhere to the tooth. After placing the resin on the tooth, Dr. Gentling will smooth it into the desired shape, harden it with a high intensity light, and polish it to match surrounding teeth. The entire bonding process takes less than an hour per tooth. If more than one tooth is being repaired, several office visits may be necessary.