Bonding

Of all the cosmetic and restorative procedures, dental bonding is one of the easiest and most affordable. Called bonding because tooth-colored resin is bonded to your teeth, the procedure is used to repair teeth that are discolored, unevenly shaped or chipped. At our office, we can even use bonding as an alternative to amalgam fillings if only a small filling is required.

Bonding is achieved by applying incredibly strong resin to the tooth in need of restoration. The procedure can usually be accomplished in one visit and allows you to keep most of your tooth’s original enamel, which makes bonding preferable to veneers or crowns in many cases. Once the right color resin has been chosen for your smile, Dr. Michael Corsello will slightly abrade your teeth to roughen the surface. Then a conditioning liquid is applied to help the resin adhere. The putty-like resin is then applied to your tooth and molded and smoothed until it is in the proper shape. It is hardened with an ultraviolet light or laser. After the bonding material has hardened, Dr. Corsello will trim and shape it even more and then polish it until it shines like a tooth. Altogether, the procedure usually takes between 30 minutes to an hour for one tooth.

If you’re unhappy with your teeth but unwilling to go as far as veneers, bonding can be used to improve your smile quickly and effectively. The schedule an appointment with Northland Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA, call us at 412-453-5344. For more information, visit www.NorthlandDentalMedicine.com.

VIP Amentities

Our goal is to keep you happy and healthy! At Northland Dental Medicine, we are always looking for ways to improve our patient’s experience. Our office is completely state-of-the-art and offers amenities that no other dental practice in the area can offer. 

 

Not only is our staff extremely well trained, our facility has some of the most recent technological advances ready and waiting for your next appointment. We offer the following amenities at our Pittsburgh, PA practice:

• Fresh juices & warm beverages
• CEREC – 1 hour premium ceramic restorations with no additional cost
• Emergency care access – free to our regular patients
• Implant placement with complete surgical and prosthetic care in one office
• Digital X-Ray & CT Scans with low, low radiation exposure and handheld units available
• Online registration, hygiene scheduling, e-account review & payment, & more
• Video entertainment in every room
• Rewards for your thoughtful referrals

When it comes to your comfort, especially during your procedure, we do whatever we can to facilitate your needs. One of the best amenities we offer at Northland Dental Medicine is known as "the chair." Our patients are offered a serene escape with a relaxing massage, while lumbar heat warms muscles for further relaxation. Personal preferences are easily adjusted with your remote control. Call today to schedule your appointment! 

Inlays/Onlays

At Northland Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Michael Corsello wants to provide you with options when it comes to repairing damaged teeth. Since each everyone’s dental needs are different, the best treatment for one patient may not be the best treatment for another.  That’s why we provide options for replacing teeth damaged by decay or injury.

 

Inlays/onlays are used to repair a tooth that has been damaged by decay or injury. These molded dental prosthetics are applied to the damaged tooth, preserving its structure and the health of your smile. Some advantages of an inlay/onlay are it often covers less area of a tooth than a traditional filling. This means more of the natural tooth is preserved. In addition, inlays/onlays fit precisely, which reduces the amount of bacteria that can get between gaps or spaces. Inlays/onlays are also stronger than traditional fillings and tend to last longer.

 

Dr. Corsello will be happy to discuss inlays/onlays with you and help you decide what works best for you. For more information or to schedule an appointment call us at 412-453-5344!