If you bond your upper teeth, the major hazards are high compressive bite forces, premature debonding, and rapid tartar buildup around margins. At our London practice Envy Smile Dental, composite resin restores your upper teeth without any drilling into healthy bone or enamel.
Why do upper front teeth present greater bonding hazards?
Cost and preservation. Porcelains need your outer enamel pared back with burs. Composite works in reverse: we just rebuild what broke. But upper incisors have wide enamel faces and slam straight into lower teeth when chewing. I clean the biting borders, dab on bonding glue, mould a tiny blob of resin against your tooth, click the cure light for twenty seconds, and buff it silky smooth.
Looking after your repaired edge:
Never snap sellotape using your teeth, keep clear of ice cubes, and use soft bristles. Anyone who clenches their jaw at night should definitely grab an occlusal guard to save the patch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does bonding upper teeth require numbing injections?
No needle required. Enamel has no nerve fibres inside, so you sit back comfortably without injections.
Q: Does tartar form quickly behind upper bonded teeth?
Saliva glands sit beneath the tongue rather than above, so upper teeth stay cleaner with standard brushing.
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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.
