Start by looking at your tooth in a mirror. If the bonding has completely come off try to find the piece and keep it. Your dentist probably won’t use it again. Having the broken part can help them see what happened.<\/p>\n
Next rinse your mouth with water. Don’t touch the exposed part of the tooth with your fingernail. Keep moving your tongue over the edge. I know it’s hard. This can hurt the area and make a small issue feel worse.<\/p>\n
Please don’t try to stick the bonding on yourself. Glue from home isn’t safe for inside your mouth. Can hurt the area around the tooth. Dental bonding materials also need steps to stick properly.<\/p>\n
For now remember these tips:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Keep the piece. Put it in a container even if its very small.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Eat foods. Chew on the side and avoid anything hard or sticky until the tooth is checked.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If the tooth has an edge you can use wax from a store to cover it for a short time. Don’t push anything into a gap. Don’t use wax if it hurts.<\/p>\n
Sometimes the reason is clear. You may have bitten something hit your tooth or used the bonded edge to tear something open. Composite resin is strong for use but it isn’t unbreakable.<\/p>\n
Times the bonding just stops sticking. Water during the process can affect how it sticks and the material can get weaker over time. Your bite matters too. If your teeth press hard on the bonded area when you chew the material can break or come off.<\/p>\n
Your dentist will look at the tooth. See if the original bonding came off completely. They will also check for cracks or decay. See how your teeth fit together when you bite.<\/p>\n
If the tooth under the bonding is healthy the fix is usually simple. The dentist cleans the area adds composite resin and shapes it to look like your tooth. Once the material is set with a light they polish it and check your bite.<\/p>\n
Make an appointment with the dentist quickly even if the tooth doesn’t hurt. An exposed part might be sensitive. You don’t want to leave a damaged tooth open for too long.<\/p>\n
Go to the dentist away if you feel a lot of pain or see a big crack. If you have swelling or a fever with issues get help fast. If you have trouble eating or breathing because of swelling go to the hospital immediately.<\/p>\n
You can’t stop every chip. Some habits help a lot. Don’t bite your nails. Use your teeth to open things. If you grind your teeth at night ask your dentist if a special night guard is right, for you.<\/p>\n
Also keep going to the dentist for visits. Your dentist can see areas before they get worse. If the same bonded tooth keeps breaking ask if your bite needs fixing or if another kind of repair would work better for the tooth.<\/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":"