A young lad came into Envy Smile Dental recently after noticing rough, chalky patches across his front teeth. He had stripped his enamel through a mix of drinking sour energy drinks and brushing his teeth way too hard with a stiff brush. He was terrified his teeth were ruined for good.
He asked me: is tooth bonding actually suitable for damaged enamel, or is it too late?
I told him not to panic bonding is easily the neatest fix for damaged enamel.
Once your enamel wears down, your body can never replace it. That outer shell is gone. Chewing and drinking cold apple juice then starts stinging because the inner tooth is naked to the elements.
Instead of drilling anything, we use composite resin like a protective patch. I cleaned his rough areas, put on a drop of blue gel so the surface could grip, and brushed on liquid adhesive. Then I patted tooth-coloured resin over the exposed dips using a tiny dental spatula.
Our blue curing lamp set the resin hard in thirty seconds. Then I buffed the surface with fine discs until his tooth felt completely slick again.
His whole appointment was done and dusted in half an hour. He didn’t need any injections, and his smile looked completely fresh when he checked the mirror. It usually stays in great shape for five years or more as long as you treat it with a bit of respect.
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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.
