If you have a front tooth that turns inward or overlaps its neighbour, you might not want to spend twelve months in clear aligners. That is why so many patients ask us about using composite bonding as a quick fix for crooked teeth.<\/p>\r\n
In cosmetic dentistry, we call this optical alignment. We do not actually move the root of the tooth through your jawbone. You walk out after about ninety minutes with composite resin built up over the dark recess, while the front corner gets shaved by maybe a fraction of a millimetre.<\/p>\r\n
In our clinic at 3 Goldhawk Road in London and talking with people who travel down to see us from Manchester the main risk is that the crooked tooth is still crooked underneath.<\/p>\r\n
The side packing extra composite has to absorb awkward shear forces every time you chew a bagel. Enamel handles that fine; resin flexes slightly under pressure. If you bite down at an odd angle, the thicker composite side can crack off.<\/p>\r\n
Plaque also gathers very easily along the recessed edge. You have to thread floss right down into that crevice every single night, or tea and red wine will leave a dirty brown line right along the bond. An electric brush helps, but an interdental stick does the real work.<\/p>\r\n
Beyond that, leave plastic tags alone. Don’t crack pistachios open with your front teeth. A basic night splint will sort out any grinding while you sleep.<\/p>\r\n
We suggest having an alignment check to ensure your bite slides smoothly without snagging the new corner.\u00a0
Visit our page on composite bonding London<\/strong><\/a> to explore treatment options, costs, and expert advice.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"