Composite bonding can be used to restore lost height to teeth which have suffered years of grinding or acid exposure. Many patients come to see our clinicians at Envy Smile Dental to find out how bonding can be used to restore worn front teeth without drilling.
We refer to this as composite bite building. You won’t be reducing the enamel on your teeth. After approximately 90 mins you’ll walk out with tooth coloured resin placed on the worn edges.
Key Clinical Summary
The most important thing when dealing with this at our practice (3 Goldhawk Road London) and speaking to patients who come down from Manchester is protecting the inside of your teeth. As the enamel wears away the softer yellow dentine will wear away much quicker. This causes sensitivity to cold air.
The biggest risk is that your jaw muscles will still be grinding. As your bite force was strong enough to grind naturally hard enamel, the composite resin will easily wear away. If you don’t protect it, your new edges will wear down in a few months whilst you sleep.
Plaque will also build up in this area. You must floss down into the gap every evening or you will get a dirty brown line along the bonded area from tea and red wine. Using an electric toothbrush will help but using an interdental stick will make a difference.
Don’t do anything with the plastic tabs. Don’t crack pistachios with your front teeth. A simple night splint will prevent any grinding.
We advise to wear a bespoke night guard every evening.
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The insights shared in our articles are meant to educate and inform, not to replace a face-to-face consultation. Every smile is unique, and a proper diagnosis can only be made by a qualified clinical professional. Please book an appointment with our team or consult your local dentist for advice tailored to your specific oral health needs.
