Yes tooth bonding can last 10 years. I wouldn’t think of 10 years as the standard promise. Composite bonding is usually more likely to wear than a crown or a veneer. How long it stays looking good depends a lot on where it is and how much work that tooth does.<\/p>\n
The material itself is important. Your daily habits are more important than people think. If the bonding is used to change the shape of a tooth and you mostly take care of your teeth gently reaching the 10-year mark is possible.<\/p>\n
Good dental work helps. The composite needs to be shaped and attached properly to the tooth. A dentist also has to get the bite because even a small problem with how your teeth come together can put extra stress on the bonded area.<\/p>\n
Some habits can make the bonding not last long.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nail biting can put repeated pressure on the bonded edge and that wears down quickly.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you grind your teeth when you sleep your dentist may suggest a night guard because constant pressure is not good for the bonding.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Hard objects are a problem. Using a tooth to open something is probably the habit you should stop first.<\/p>\n
This is where things get interesting. Bonding can still be on the tooth after 10 years. That doesn’t mean it looks exactly like it did the first day.<\/p>\n
Composite can get surface stains over time. The edges may also get a little worn or chipped. Sometimes the bonding is still there. The color no longer matches the natural tooth as well as you want.<\/p>\n
That is the part people often get wrong. If the bonding has a chip or rough edge your dentist may be able to fix it or touch it up instead of taking everything off and starting over.<\/p>\n
Treat it like a part of your tooth. Brush normally. Keep going to the dentist. If you notice an edge or a small change, in the shape get it checked instead of waiting for a bigger piece to break.<\/p>\n
If you clench or grind your teeth say so. Your dentist needs to know before deciding how pressure the bonding is likely to face.<\/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":"