Episode 43: What is Dental Bonding or Teeth Bonding?
In this new episode of the "Wonder Tooth Podcast" we will discuss " Dental Bonding" or "Teeth Bonding"
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What is Dental Bonding?
Teeth bonding is one of the simplest dental procedures used to repair natural teeth. It’s perfect for small corrections or fixing a broken/chipped spot on your tooth to visibly preserve your natural tooth structure.
Indications:
- To repair a cracked, broken, or chipped tooth while leaving the rest of the tooth intact
- To change the shape of a tooth or teeth
- As a cavity repair (it’s a more natural-looking material than silver amalgam fillings)
- To protect a tooth’s root exposed from receding gums
- To cover a discolored tooth, match the color or shade to the natural teeth around it
- To close spaces between teeth
- Bonding is one of the least expensive cosmetic dental procedures.
- The process will usually only require a single visit to complete (unless multiple teeth or cavities are involved).
- There is, in most cases, no need for anesthesia.
- Tooth prep for dental bonding doesn’t require as much tooth enamel removal as porcelain veneers.
- Teeth Whitening can sometimes be done with bonded teeth, depending on the size and location
- One big disadvantage of dental bonding is that composite resin isn’t as stain-resistant as the material used for say, dental veneers or crowns. Coffee, tea, and red wine may affect the color over time, as will cigarette smoking.
- Bonding will not usually last as other treatments such as fillings, porcelain veneers or crowns and must be redone every few years.
- Bonding materials can break and/or chip more easily than porcelain veneers.
- Dental bonding is not ideal for all your teeth; it’s most effective on teeth with less direct biting/chewing, like the front teeth.
- Floss at least once a day.
- Brush your teeth in the morning, before bed, and 30-45 minutes after eating/drinking any sugary, starchy, or acidic foods or drinks.
- Scrape your tongue before brushing.
- Don’t vape, smoke, or use any other forms of tobacco.
- Consider cutting back on highly staining beverages and foods, like coffee and wine, as they are more likely to stain your bonded teeth.
- Talk to your dentist about a night guard.
