Yes, it is okay to eat after composite bonding, but do not eat hard and sticky foods for the first 24 – 48 hours while the material completely hardens. Do not consume staining foods and beverages such as tea, coffee and wine within the first 48 hours in the event of discoloration. Do not bite very hard objects and eat too much acidic and sticky foods in the long term in the event of chipping of the bonding.
Immediate Care To Follow After Composite Bonding (initial 24-48 hours)
- Stay away from hard and sticky foods: During the first day or two, avoid biting down on hard foods such as nuts and on sticky foods like taffy.
- Prevent food and beverage staining: Avoid dark-colored foods and drinks such as coffee, tea and red wine which can stain the composite material.
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Long-term Care To Follow After Composite Bonding
- Even though you can eat mostly anything, avoid placing pressure on the bonded teeth.
- Avoid using your teeth to bite food items such as chewing gum, and avoid sticky foods that tend to get caught on the bonding.
- While the greatest risk is at first, it is a good idea to still try to avoid staining foods and beverages in an attempt to keep the bonding the same colour after a period of time.
- Acid will debilitate the bonding material, so try to avoid consumption of acidic items such as vinegar products and soda.
- Smoking can cause discolouration, so tobacco items need to be avoided as much as possible.
- Teeth grinding habits will erode the bonding. It is advisable to use a night guard in an effort to maintain the bonding if you are a teeth grinder.
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