Cracked, decayed and chipped teeth are common, but they can flaw your smile.  Whether as a result of tooth grinding, too vigorous tooth brushing, decay or just bad luck, many damaged or disfigured teeth can be restored in one office visit. 

Because the dentist adheres restorative materials directly to the teeth, this technique is called "direct adhesion" but you've probably heard it called "bonding."

Bonding methods maximally preserve the existing natural tooth structures.  Properly cared for and not abused, these materials last years.  Even then, outright material failure is rare.