A woman booked into Envy Smile Dental looking to revamp her upper smile before starting a new job. She wanted to know if tooth bonding was suitable for all six front teeth, or if she had to take out a massive loan for six ceramic veneers.
I told her right away: doing your ‘social six’ teeth with composite bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments we do.
Your social six are the teeth that run from canine to canine across the top of your mouth. Whenever you give a proper smile, those are the teeth everybody sees. Bonding all six gives us full control over your smile arc. We can widen narrow teeth, balance mismatched lengths, and disguise old stains in a single morning.
The only catch when treating six teeth is that your canines are involved. Canines steer your bite when you chew from side to side. That means I have to sculpt and test the canine angles with extreme care so you don’t bite the resin off when eating dinner.
I spent about two and a half hours sculpting her teeth with layered composite. She watched the progress in a mirror while we chatted. Once the resin was cured and polished, her smile looked bright, youthful, and completely natural.
She didn’t need any drilling into healthy enamel, and she went home with a brand-new smile on the very same day.
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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.
