Dental Bonding in Mission Viejo

Dental bonding is offered in-house at Mission Viejo Dental Specialists & Orthodontics. Both of our dentists, Dr. Norma A. Lantzsch, DDS, and Dr. Nina Sharma, DDS, provide tooth-colored bonding at our office at 25982 Pala, Ste 130. A single-visit bonding option is available.

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25982 Pala, Ste 130, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

What is dental bonding?

Bonding uses a tooth-colored resin that the dentist shapes onto a tooth and hardens with a curing light. It can change the shape or look of a tooth without covering the whole front surface, the way a veneer does.

What bonding can help with

Patients ask us about bonding for:

  • chipped or cracked teeth
  • small gaps between teeth
  • teeth that are uneven in shape or length
  • some types of tooth discoloration
  • covering exposed root surfaces near the gumline

Whether bonding fits your tooth is decided at an exam. For some teeth the dentist may suggest another option, such as a veneer or a crown.

What to expect at a bonding visit

  1. Exam and planning. The dentist looks at the tooth, talks about what you want to change and picks a resin shade to match your nearby teeth.
  2. Preparing the tooth. The tooth surface is lightly roughened and conditioned so the resin can attach.
  3. Shaping and curing. The resin is applied, shaped and hardened with a curing light.
  4. Finishing. The dentist trims and polishes the bonded area and checks your bite.

A single-visit option is available; whether your treatment fits in one visit is confirmed at your exam.

Caring for bonded teeth

Brush and floss as usual and keep regular checkups. Bonding material can chip, so avoid biting hard objects such as ice, pens or fingernails. Your dentist will tell you how to care for your bonded teeth and when to have them checked.

More on care → /blog/how-to-care-for-bonded-teeth/

Bonding or veneers?

Bonding adds resin directly to part of a tooth. Veneers are thin shells that cover the front of a tooth; we offer porcelain veneers and resin composite veneers. Which one fits depends on the tooth and your goals, and the dentist can walk you through both at a consultation.

Compare veneers → /dental-veneers/

Part of our cosmetic dentistry

Bonding is one of several cosmetic treatments we offer in-house, along with veneers, teeth whitening, Invisalign and smile makeovers. Some patients whiten first so the bonding shade can be matched to their whitened teeth.

See all cosmetic options → /cosmetic-dentistry/

Chipped a tooth and in pain? → /emergency-dentist/

Who provides bonding

  • Dr. Norma A. Lantzsch, DDS — co-owner and lead provider; general, cosmetic, emergency and implant dentistry.
  • Dr. Nina Sharma, DDS — co-owner; general, cosmetic, emergency and implant dentistry, plus braces and Invisalign. Dr. Sharma sees patients on Tuesdays.

More about our team → /about/ · See our smile gallery → /smile-gallery/

Insurance, pricing and financing

Call (949) 881-4843 with insurance, pricing, payment and financing questions. We do not list prices on this page.

Frequently asked questions

  • Can bonding be done in one visit? A single-visit bonding option is available. Whether it fits your tooth is confirmed at your exam.
  • How do I book? Call (949) 881-4843 or book online. We are open Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM, Thursday 8 AM–4 PM and Saturday 9 AM–4 PM (Pacific Time).

Visit and call

Mission Viejo Dental Specialists & Orthodontics

25982 Pala, Ste 130

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Call: (949) 881-4843

Main office: (949) 829-8411

Office hours (Pacific Time): Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM · Thursday 8 AM–4 PM · Saturday 9 AM–4 PM · Closed Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

We are in Mission Hills Medical Center at 25982 Pala, Suite 130, Mission Viejo — near Alicia Parkway and Los Alisos Boulevard, a short drive from Lake Mission Viejo and The Shops at Mission Viejo. Close to Marguerite Parkway and La Paz Road.

We welcome patients from Mission Viejo and nearby Lake Forest, Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita. Care is provided at our Mission Viejo office only.

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