Peg laterals are than-usual upper side teeth. They sit next to the front teeth and can make the smile look a little uneven because their small size stands out more than the other teeth.<\/p>\n
The good thing about bonding is that the dentist doesn\u2019t have to move the tooth. They just change its shape. That\u2019s important if you are happy with how your teeth’re positioned but not happy with how narrow one or both lateral incisors look.<\/p>\n
The resin used is matched to the shade of your teeth. It\u2019s applied slowly a little at a time. Then the dentist shapes the material carefully so that the added width doesn\u2019t look obvious when you smile.<\/p>\n
Usually the tooth is cleaned first. Then the dentist prepares the surface a little for bonding. Composite resin is applied directly to the tooth. Shaped by hand. A curing light is used to harden the material. After that the dentist checks the bite. Smooths the final shape.<\/p>\n
\u2022 little tooth preparation is needed. That\u2019s one of the reasons people choose this treatment.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The colour is selected to blend with your smile.. The final shade also depends on your natural teeth and the kind of lighting in your environment.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Shape is just as important as size. A peg lateral that\u2019s made wide can look strange even if the colour matches perfectly.<\/p>\n
Yes, when it\u2019s shaped properly. That\u2019s the part I would focus on the most.<\/p>\n
A good result isn\u2019t about making the lateral incisors look like your front teeth. They are teeth. They are meant to look different. The goal is proportion so your eye doesn\u2019t instantly notice that one tooth is unusually small.<\/p>\n
Composite bonding doesn\u2019t last forever. It can. Wear down over time. This is more likely if you bite foods with the bonded area or use your teeth to open things, which is a habit many people don\u2019t realize they have.<\/p>\n
It can also get stained over the years.\u00a0 One good thing is that small chips can usually be fixed easily. Touch-ups are simple and quick.<\/p>\n
If your peg laterals are healthy and you\u2019re mainly unhappy, with how small they look bonding is a choice. It feels fast. The change is noticeable. Doesn\u2019t look like you\u2019ve had major work done.<\/p>\n
If the teeth are badly positioned or if there are bigger bite problems bonding won\u2019t fix everything. In that case seeing an orthodontist first may be an idea.<\/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":"