If your teeth have small fractures, stains, chips or a “crowded” appearance, “bonding” may be the solution. The bonding procedure entails placing a dental plastic resin material onto a specially conditioned tooth surface which is then shaped and polished to form a new tooth. Bonded Restorations typically last 3 to 7 years. It can be done in just one visit and can be a more economical alternative to veneers or caps.