Tooth Bonding Longevity For Front Teeth

Thursday I was eating lunch at my desk and bit into a crusty sourdough roll. Immediately I heard a crunch between front teeth. Reaching up with my tongue I saw that a corner of the bonding on my upper front tooth had chipped away.

I panicked for a moment thinking the real tooth had snapped in half. I walked into the bathroom took my phone and turned on the flashlight to examine the mirror. It looked frightening up close. When I looked closely at the fracture line I saw that only the composite bonding from six years ago had fallen off. The natural tooth underneath was completely untouched.

I had that front tooth bonded six years ago to fix an edge from a sports accident. People always ask how long front tooth bonding actually lasts. In my case front tooth bonding held up for six years. Front teeth are the cutting tools of the mouth so front tooth bonding usually lasts four to eight years before needing a polish or patch.

I called my clinic and went in on Friday afternoon expecting a painful expensive procedure but it was an absolute non-event:

No shots, no needles. The dentist did not even pick up a syringe because the repair was on the outer enamel.

A tiny sanding disc was used to smooth jagged edges so fresh resin could stick.

A drop of blue acid gel was applied for fifteen seconds then rinsed, bonding glue was put on and new composite was layered.

The composite was cured with the wand my bite was checked twice with carbon paper and the area was polished.

The entire appointment lasted fifteen minutes and cost a normal co‑pay. I left the clinic with a smooth tooth and ate dinner that evening without any discomfort.

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