If your front teeth have worn flat from grinding or acid, you might not want aggressive full crowns that cut away half your tooth. That is why so many patients ask us about using composite bonding to build back lost tooth height.<\/p>\r\n
In cosmetic dentistry, we call this restorative edge buildup. We do not remove any enamel. You walk out after about ninety minutes with composite resin layered over the worn incisal edges, protecting exposed yellow dentin and restoring a natural bite.<\/p>\r\n
In our clinic at 3 Goldhawk Road in London and talking with people who travel down to see us from Manchester patients with a night guard get around 7 to 10 years out of their bonding before it needs a buff or a small repair. Without a guard, you can wear the resin flat in two or three years.<\/p>\r\n
The main headache here is nighttime bruxism. If your natural bite forces were strong enough to wear through rock-hard enamel, they will grind through composite resin in no time. Acidic drinks like sparkling water and wine make it worse by softening the surface.<\/p>\r\n
Plaque also clings to the rough worn margins if you do not clean them carefully. You have to thread floss through every single contact point each night, or tea and coffee will leave dark brown lines right along the repair seams. An electric brush helps, but gentle technique is key.<\/p>\r\n
Beyond that, leave hard ice cubes alone. Don’t chew on crusty pork crackling with your front teeth. A custom night splint is mandatory here to take the brunt of the grinding while you sleep.
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