Tooth bonding uses a tooth-colored resin that is shaped and hardened onto your tooth. The resin looks bright when its first applied. It doesn\u2019t stay that way forever. Over time it can absorb stains from the things you eat and drink.<\/p>\n
The main reason is that bonding resin is not as resistant to stains as natural tooth enamel. So if you drink coffee often the resin can slowly start to take on an brown tint. Red wine does the thing. Smoking makes the staining worse.<\/p>\n
Sometimes a dentist can polish the bonding to remove surface stains. This can help bring some of the original brightness. Whitening toothpaste usually doesn\u2019t work on the resin. That\u2019s important to know before you spend money on tubes of whitening products.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Surface staining is usually easier to fix. It happens when the bonding still feels smooth and looks dull.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Deep discoloration is harder. Once the resin itself has changed color polishing won\u2019t make it look like new.<\/p>\n
Many people don\u2019t realize this. Teeth whitening works on natural tooth structure. Bonding resin doesn\u2019t respond to whitening the same way.<\/p>\n
So if you whiten your teeth the bonding stays yellow. Your teeth get brighter. The bonding stands out even more. This can make the bonded area look worse than before.<\/p>\n
Bonding doesn\u2019t last forever. The material slowly wears down from use. After a years the bonded tooth might look less shiny or slightly darker than it did when it was first done.<\/p>\n
Always start with a visit to the dentist. Don\u2019t try to bleach the bonding yourself. If staining is on the surface polishing might help.<\/p>\n
\u2022 A professional polish can refresh the surface. It won\u2019t change the actual shade of the resin.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Whitening your teeth first can lead to a mismatch. So the bonding should be part of the plan.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Replacement is the choice, for bonding that\u2019s deeply discolored or worn down.<\/p>\n
You can\u2019t keep the resin as new. You can slow staining by paying attention to habits that leave behind color.<\/p>\n
Brushing your teeth well every day helps. Regular dental cleanings help too. If you smoke stopping is one of the best things you can do for your teeth. It helps not the bonding but your teeth overall.<\/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":"