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How Cosmetic Dental Bonding Transforms Your Smile in Irvine

Posted December 26, 2025 by Art of Dentistry Institute Blogger

A confident smile can make a significant first impression. If you feel self-conscious about minor imperfections like chips, gaps, or discoloration, you might think extensive dental work is your only option. However, a simple and effective procedure called cosmetic dental bonding can dramatically enhance your smile in just one visit. At the Art of Dentistry Institute in Irvine, CA, Dr. Emil Hawary leverages his extensive experience to restore smiles with this versatile treatment.

What is Cosmetic Dental Bonding?

Cosmetic dental bonding is a procedure where a tooth-colored composite resin is applied to a tooth, sculpted into shape, hardened, and polished. It is one of the easiest and most affordable cosmetic dental procedures. Dr. Emil Hawary, a leading cosmetic dentist with over 35 years of experience, specializes in using bonding to create seamless, natural-looking results for his patients in Irvine. His artistic eye and technical precision ensure the restoration blends perfectly with your existing teeth.

The Dental Bonding Process Explained

The bonding process is straightforward and typically requires little to no advance preparation. Anesthesia is often not necessary unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth.

First, Dr. Hawary will use a shade guide to select a composite resin color that closely matches the color of your teeth. Next, the surface of the tooth is gently roughened and a conditioning liquid is applied. These steps help the bonding material adhere securely to the tooth.

Dr. Hawary then applies the putty-like resin, molding and sculpting it to the desired shape. A special light is used to harden the material. Once the resin is set, he will trim, shape, and polish it to match the sheen of the rest of the tooth surface. The entire process for a single tooth usually takes between 30 to 60 minutes.

Common Issues Dental Bonding Can Fix

One of the greatest advantages of dental bonding is its versatility. It can be an ideal solution for a variety of common dental concerns, including:

Chipped or Cracked Teeth: Bonding effectively repairs minor chips and cracks, restoring the tooth’s original shape and integrity.
Gaps Between Teeth: The composite resin can be used to close small spaces between teeth, creating a more uniform and even smile.
Discoloration: For teeth that don’t respond well to whitening treatments, bonding can be applied to cover stubborn stains and create a brighter appearance.
Minor Misalignments: Bonding can be used to reshape slightly crooked teeth, making them appear straighter without the need for orthodontics.
Tooth Length: It can make teeth look longer or change the shape of a tooth to improve overall smile symmetry.

Restore Your Smile at Art of Dentistry Institute

If you’re looking for a quick, effective, and minimally invasive way to improve your smile, cosmetic dental bonding may be the perfect solution for you. Under the expert care of Dr. Emil Hawary at the Art of Dentistry Institute, you can achieve the beautiful, confident smile you’ve always wanted. Contact our Irvine office today to schedule a consultation and learn if cosmetic dental bonding is right for you.

Contact Art of Dentistry Institute:

949-620-3793

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Art of Dentistry Institute 2646 Dupont Dr #200 Irvine, CA 92612

Age-Defying Dentistry

Posted December 18, 2014 by Dr. Emil Hawary

Your smile can help you look young and vibrant again!

When it comes to fighting the natural aging process, many people consider plastic surgery procedures to turn back the hands of time before they consider cosmetic improvement for their smile. However, our smile ages right along with the rest of our facial features and is one of the key components to looking youthful. Chips, cracks, discoloration, and thinning enamel show the wear and tear our smiles have endured over time and can make us appear years older than we are. The Art of Dentistry Institute offers many treatments that will defy the aging process to give you a young and vibrant-looking smile that significantly improves your look.

Get a “Lift”

Plastic surgery isn’t the only option to give your face a “lift.” Porcelain Veneers or bonding can provide support to the cheekbones and can even soften nasolabial folds to give you a much younger appearance.

Straighten Up

Straightening your teeth with Invisalign® can provide a significant improvement to your appearance. In some cases, aligning your teeth correctly can improve the shape of your face and make you look more youthful.

Close Gaps

Gaps in the smile can be uncomfortable, cause speech impediments, and detract from a person’s overall beauty. Gaps can be closed with veneers or bonding to make the entire smile appear more symmetrical.

Fix Discoloration

Teeth can darken over time as the pulp in the center of the teeth recedes and is filled with dark-colored dentin. Consistent exposure to certain foods and drinks, such as wine, coffee, tea, and berries, can also contribute to discoloration and yellowing of the teeth. In one quick office visit, laser teeth whitening with Zoom!® can improve the whiteness of the teeth up to eight shades.

Replace Missing Teeth

Missing teeth are the most noticeable indicators of an aged smile. Missing teeth can be replaced with dental implants, which are capped with a crown. Bridges or porcelain veneers are other options that can disguise missing teeth and lead to a more youthful facial appearance overall. Restoring lost teeth will also prevent bone loss from occurring in the jaw over time, which may cause a person to appear older than their actual age.

The Art of Dentistry Institute is dedicated to meeting all of your aesthetic needs and will provide you with a customized treatment plan to attain the look you desire. If you are interested in any of the procedures offered at our Irvine practice, please schedule a consultation by calling 949-620-3793 or filling out our online contact form for more information.

If you are interested in a cosmetic dental procedure at Art of Dentistry in Irvine, CA, please call 949-955-3366 to schedule your dental appointment today.

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