The size and position of the chip matter first. A small chip on the edge of a front tooth is usually a straightforward bonding job. If the tooth takes heavy biting pressure, though, the resin has more work to do.<\/p>\r\n
Your habits matter too. Biting your nails is rough on bonding. So is chewing ice. Using your front tooth to tear open packaging is probably the sort of shortcut your dentist wishes you’d stop taking.<\/p>\r\n
If your upper and lower teeth hit directly against the bonded area, the material can wear or chip more quickly. A dentist checks your bite before shaping the composite so the new edge doesn’t take unnecessary force.<\/p>\r\n
Good bonding shouldn’t suddenly look terrible after a few years. It tends to change gradually. The edge may lose some shine. The resin can pick up stains. You might also notice a tiny rough patch where the material has worn down.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A little roughness around the edge, especially after years of chewing, isn’t unusual.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Colour changes are more noticeable if the natural tooth has stayed the same shade while the composite has picked up staining.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Small chips can sometimes be repaired without removing all the existing bonding, which is one reason I prefer this approach for a minor cosmetic chip.<\/p>\r\n
Yes. The boring advice actually works here. Use your teeth for eating, not as tiny tools.<\/p>\r\n
Brush normally and clean between your teeth. If you notice the bonded edge catching on your tongue, don’t pick at it or try to smooth it yourself. Let a dentist have a look.<\/p>\r\n
A bonded tooth deserves a check if the resin feels loose, the edge becomes sharp, or the repair changes shape. The same goes if the tooth itself starts hurting.<\/p>\r\n
Because a chipped tooth isn’t always only a cosmetic issue. A larger fracture can involve deeper parts of the tooth, and bonding alone won’t fix that.<\/p>\r\n
Visit our page on composite bonding London<\/strong><\/a> to explore treatment options, costs, and expert advice.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"