A girl walked into Envy Smile Dental quite upset because she had caught her two central teeth on a glass bottle. One edge had a chip missing, and the tooth next to it looked slightly shorter, making her smile look tilted.
She asked me outright: is tooth bonding suitable for two front teeth, or will you notice the join right in the middle of my face?
I told her: two front teeth are our absolute favourite teeth to bond!
Your central teeth have to match like twins. If one is slightly rounder or thicker, your eye picks it up in a heartbeat.
We don’t use drills on your good tooth structure. I washed her enamel clean, painted on some clear glue, and patted white resin onto the short corners using a miniature spatula. She watched the whole thing in a hand mirror while I nudged the resin until both central incisors looked identical in length.
Then our blue light gun buzzed to harden the resin. I buffed the edges with fine sandpaper discs until she couldn’t feel any rough spots with her tongue.
She walked out after 45 minutes with her front teeth looking completely symmetrical. Just slice tough apples with a knife and don’t rip Sellotape with your teeth, and the repair will easily hold up for five years or more.
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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.
