Composite edge bonding is one of those treatments that sounds more complicated than it really is. A dentist adds tooth-coloured resin to the edge of a tooth shapes it then hardens it in place. No drilling is usually needed. For the person that can feel like a very small change with a surprisingly noticeable result.<\/p>\n
This treatment suits people whose teeth are mostly healthy but whose edges aren’t quite doing what they want. Maybe one front tooth looks shorter. Maybe there’s a chip. Perhaps a gap makes the smile feel a little uneven.<\/p>\n
The key is having healthy tooth structure for the resin to bond to securely. Your dentist also needs to check your bite because the edge shouldn’t take pressure than the material can handle.<\/p>\n
\u2022 A small. Worn edge, especially where the rest of the tooth is in good shape.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Your teeth are already fairly straight. You want a subtle shape change rather than a full smile makeover.<\/p>\n
\u2022 You’d rather keep your enamel intact which is a big reason people ask about bonding without drilling in the first place.<\/p>\n
\u2022 There isn’t grinding going on at night. If there is your dentist may want to deal with that first because repeated pressure can shorten the life of the bonding.<\/p>\n
Here’s the thing. Composite is tough. It isn’t indestructible. If your front teeth hit each other heavily when you bite or you regularly clench your jaw the dentist needs to know before adding resin to the edges.<\/p>\n
A healthy mouth helps too. Active decay or gum problems usually need attention first. The same goes for a tooth that has lost a lot of structure. Bonding is excellent for changes. It isn’t a patch for a badly damaged tooth.<\/p>\n
Mild unevenness can sometimes be disguised with bonding. If a tooth needs to move a lot orthodontic treatment makes more sense. Trying to build an amount of resin onto a badly positioned tooth can leave it looking bulky.<\/p>\n
Some cases need more than a little edge shaping. If the tooth is badly broken, has decay or takes a lot of biting force another treatment may be safer.<\/p>\n
Your dentist may also recommend an approach if you want a major change in tooth colour or shape. Composite can alter appearance. There are limits, to how much material should be added.<\/p>\n
Visit our page on composite bonding London<\/strong><\/a> to explore treatment options, costs, and expert advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"