Bonding:

Bonding uses tooth-colored composite filling material to close gaps or spaces between teeth, to change the shape of teeth, or to mask the appearance of discolored teeth. If a tooth is worn or chipped, bonding can repair it and return it to its original shape. The composite material is extremely strong and will protect and strengthen the tooth.

Bonding procedures usually do not require any anesthetic because very little tooth structure is removed. As the composite material is layered, it is hardened with the use of a handheld UV light.